Allan Shedlin
What Too Many Dads Don't Know About Perinatal Depression
Allan Shedlin has studied and worked in the fatherhood field for decades but even he has much to learn about perinatal depression & anxiety.
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 1
Taking Another Step in Our Daddying Journey
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller prepares for an exciting road trip to visit prospective college destinations with his oldest daughter.
Allan Shedlin
Jun 19
My Brother's Trophy
To this day, award-winning author J. Boyce Gleason remembers wise daddying words from his brother about what is truly important.
Allan Shedlin
May 28
4 Things A Dad Can Learn From Reading Books by Women About Motherhood
As a husband and father who became hooked on books about motherhood, Alex Trippier discovered it can also be transformative for dads.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 11
How A Faithful Dad Gained A Healthy Perspective and Counts His Blessings
Cantor Rick Lawrence explains how he gained perspective about his and his family's health by visiting with others during chaplain training.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 25
How Baseball Influenced My Parenting
Writer, dad, and mediocre Little Leaguer Francois Bereaud explains how baseball helped make him a more patient and mindful parent.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 13
Daddying, Granddaddying, and the College Shit Show
D3F and DCG founder Allan empathizes with his granddaughter after she endures the dreaded wait for response to her college applications.
Allan Shedlin
Feb 21
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."
Allan Shedlin
Feb 14
Finding the Perfect Valentine Mix
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller tries to find the right mix to wish his better half a happy Valentine's Day.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 3
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."
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.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 15, 2023
We Must Protect Our Children’s Rights to Prevent So Many of Them from Being Wronged
DCG founder Allan Shedlin makes a plea to adults for World Children's Day.
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
Oct 11, 2023
How A Wedding Toast Could Provide A Shield Against Inhumanity
DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin asks you to imagine a world that embraces vulnerability as a strength.
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.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 23, 2023
Why Shouldn’t You Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve?
DCG Founder Allan Shedlin and granddaughter Casey put their lifelong daddying commitment in writing.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 15, 2023
How Can Parents Prepare Kids for Ever-Larger End-of-Summer Butterflies?
As the new school year begins in a chaotic world, how can parents calm kids' seemingly larger, more plentiful end-of-summer butterflies?
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.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 20, 2023
5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Climate Change
Writer and author of "Growing Sustainable Together" Shannon Brescher Shea shares 5 tips to help parents talk to kids about climate change.
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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