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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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