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Allan Shedlin
Feb 6
An Osmotic Father, Jacques, and the Gang
Guest writer Aren Cohen reminisces about her beloved stuffed animals and special relationship with her adopted dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 22
I’ve Been A Granddad for 120 years
Allan reflects on the granddaddying lessons he's taught and learned over time.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 15
Trying To Live Up to High Ideals Isn’t Easy
Guest writer Claudette Scheffold remembers her fire-fighting hero father, Fred, and aspires to model his ideals daily.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 19, 2024
A Daddying Origin Story Reluctantly Renewed for the Holidays
Daddying editor Scott Beller would rather talk about his kids & D3F stories at holiday parties. But you're welcome to read his origin story.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 4, 2024
I Am A Fireman's Daughter
Guest writer Claudette Scheffold considered her fire-fighting dad, Fred, a superhero long before she witnessed him at work.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 16, 2024
Rekindled Thoughts on Creating Patchwork Dads
Allan Shedlin shares his Equimundo blog guest post about creating a patchwork dad to mend the emotional holes created by an absent father.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 8, 2024
What Would A Father Do for His Daughter?
Filmmaker Adam Fried is inspired in his personal and professional life by his daughter and his own experience with an absent dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 25, 2024
It's Impossible for a Child to Steal a Gun from a Responsible Adult
To help curb gun violence and protect our kids, writer Charlotte Clymer says we need strict regulations on responsible gun ownership.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 19, 2024
The Truth About Perfection
Daddying editor Scott Beller wishes his daughter a happy 17th birthday and hopes to help ease some of her college application pressure.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 17, 2024
The Art and Joy of Playtime with Dad
Artist Jasmine-Simone Morgan hopes her painting inspires parents and father figures to create joyful memories through playtime with dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 26, 2024
Enabling the Past to Enrich the Present
Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin urges parents to create mental photo albums providing a safe harbor and calm amidst the storms.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 17, 2024
Once Upon A Time...Before Daddying
Allan writes of a little boy who craved his father’s love, attention, and presence, which was scarce.
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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
Oct 4, 2023
When the Native Son Returns...Accompanied By His Own Son and Grandson
Matthew Wolf gains new admiration for his father while traveling back to their Midwestern roots for dad's 65th high school reunion.
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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
Aug 9, 2023
At the Door of the Wrong God
Guest writer Robert Elliott writes about his expectations as a son, his father who could not live up to them, and, ultimately, forgiveness.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 14, 2023
Daddying the Undaddied
Psychiatrist Richard Yudell, MD, reluctantly shares a story that demonstrates his father's lack of true presence in his life.
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Allan Shedlin
May 31, 2023
I Really Lucked Out In 5th Grade
DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum founder Allan Shedlin remembers and gives thanks for a caring teacher he considered a father figure.
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Allan Shedlin
May 12, 2023
Understanding My Mother's Anguish
Editor Scott Beller had difficulty watching Brendan Fraser's performance in The Whale because it reminded him of his mom's similar struggles
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