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The DADDYING blog provides commentary, research, personal narratives, reviews & recommendations, and other creative expressions from

a diverse group of parenting colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong dad involvement.

Allan Shedlin

7 days ago

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

Apr 3

Embrace the Gap in Support for New Fathers: 7 Strategies to Offer Comfort, Encouragement and Guidance

Postpartum and emotional health expert Jane Honikman provides 7 strategies to support often underserved new fathers.

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Allan Shedlin

Feb 7

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

Nov 8, 2023

Veterans Day in A World Still At War

For Veterans Day, DCG founder Allan Shedlin introduces US Army and Iraq vet Donna Zephrine's reflections on seen and unseen scars of war.

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Allan Shedlin

Mar 2, 2023

The Importance of Parents Being There – REALLY Being There

DCG Founder Allan Shedlin addresses how parents can help children during the mental health crisis that's hitting teenagers especially hard.

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Allan Shedlin

Feb 11, 2021

It's No Surprise: Crying Can Be A Dad Strength

the birth of one’s first child often provides the chink that breaks through the masculine armor that has formed throughout a boy's life...

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Give Your Children What They Most Want and Need for the Holidays and Beyond

A Daddying Origin Story Reluctantly Renewed for the Holidays

No Time for Empathy Overload During the Season of Good Cheer