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a diverse group of parenting colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong dad involvement.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 29, 2024
What Would You Keep in Your Pregnant Father Kit?
Allan sorts through the contents of a vintage "Pregnant Father Kit" and considers how much dad roles and societal perceptions have changed.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 21, 2024
There is No Such Thing as a Perfect Dad
Allan Shedlin asks dads & moms to consider children consumers of parenting and strive to meet their needs rather than be "perfect parents."
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 7, 2024
A Dad's Influence and Memory Helps This Poet Remain Bulletproof
The Bulletproof Poet, Ismael Rodriguez, Jr., shares poetry that carries the positive, lasting impact of a father being there for his child.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 25, 2024
Celebrating A Daddying Bicentennial
DCG and Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin and Editor Scott Beller celebrate the Daddying blog's 200th post.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 10, 2024
Grand Ink Revelations for the New Year
DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum founder Allan Shedlin puts his commitment to being there for his kids and grandkids in writing.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 3, 2024
For Unto Us A New Life in the New Year
U.S. Marine vet, dad coach Ben Killoy celebrates the arrival of his son Evan and gives heightened meaning to the phrase "New Year, New You."
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 26, 2023
It Should be No Secret How to Be A Good Parent in 2024
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller remembers that like his Mom's cookie recipe, being a good parent in the New Year is really no secret.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 20, 2023
How the Grinch stole my heart
Washington Post book critic and dad to a special needs child Ron Charles shares his affinity for Dr. Seuss' iconic holiday classic story.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 13, 2023
A Daring New Year Reflection for Dads
DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin challenges dads to take a good look in the mirror in the New Year.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 7, 2023
All This Dad Wants For Christmas
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller submits his Christmas gift wish list for his teen daughters' consideration.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 22, 2023
Driving Instructions For Me and My Daughter's Sweet 16
Daddying Editor Scott Beller shares daddy driving tips while celebrating a sweet 16 years traveling with the one who made him a dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 2, 2023
5 Essential Rules for Parental Time Travel
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller is a dad who constantly travels back and forth in time.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 29, 2023
When Exactly Do Black Sons Change from "Cute" to "Scary"?
Guest writer Kelly Jean-Philippe considers the question Black parents can't help but ask: when will my son go from being "cute" to "scary"?
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 21, 2023
Parable of the Papa
DCG DADvisor and Albuquerque's inaugural poet laureate Hakim Bellamy examines the differences between being a father and art of being a dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 8, 2023
Measures of Daddying Film Festival Success: They Keep Coming Back
Daddying Editor Scott Beller describes one of the many reasons to consider the Daddying Film Festival & Forum a success in its 2nd season.
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Allan Shedlin
May 18, 2023
Graduation Tears Guaranteed
DCG founder Allan Shedlin celebrates another emotional graduation with family and despite our chaotic world climate, he is filled with hope.
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Allan Shedlin
May 3, 2023
A Dad's Voyage to Seek Out New Ways to Stay Connected
Author J. Boyce Gleason credits Star Trek: A New Generation for helping him reconnect with his son when work life made it difficult.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 19, 2023
Which Way Do You Go For Daddying?
Guest blogger Anthony Fleg shares an important daddying lesson learned while on a daddy-daughter bike ride.
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 23, 2023
How the Atticus Award For Best Dad-Created Film Earned Roy R. Neuberger's Name
Daddying Film Festival & Forum founder Allan Shedlin explains the origin and significance of the festival's Roy R. Neuberger award.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 2, 2023
Did George Washington Ever Wear His Baby?
Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin celebrates creation of Congressional Dads Caucus but says daddying is more important than politics.
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