DILF (Dad I'd Like To FRIEND) https://dadidliketofriend.com/ Top Parenting Podcast by Kevin Seldon Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:18:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://dadidliketofriend.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/apple-touch-icon-100x100.png DILF (Dad I'd Like To FRIEND) https://dadidliketofriend.com/ 32 32 Nonprofit Launches to Champion Inclusive Parental Support (Release) https://dadidliketofriend.com/nonprofit-launches-to-champion-inclusive-parental-support-release/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:52:53 +0000 https://dadidliketofriend.com/?p=9469 Nonprofit “All Parents Welcome” Launches with a Mission to Disrupt Parenting Culture and Champion Inclusive Parental SupportOrganization debuts with Dads Supporting Dads Community [Culver City, CA] — All Parents Welcome (APW), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has officially launched with a bold mission: To reshape the modern parenting experience by building strong, inclusive communities that support […]

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Nonprofit “All Parents Welcome” Launches with a Mission to Disrupt Parenting Culture and Champion Inclusive Parental Support
Organization debuts with Dads Supporting Dads Community

[Culver City, CA] — All Parents Welcome (APW), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has officially launched with a bold mission: To reshape the modern parenting experience by building strong, inclusive communities that support all parents — regardless of how they arrived at parenthood. Through education, research, and community-building, APW is committed to advancing care equity, improving the mental health of parents, and ensuring that every parent feels seen, supported and celebrated.

In order to achieve its goal, APW aims to build tailored support systems for often underserved parenting communities — including, but not limited to: non-birthing parents (i.e. adoptive parents, LGBTQ+ parents, those who used surrogacy, and dads), blended families, single parents, and parents of children with disabilities.

First up, Fathers: APW’s first initiative is Dads Supporting Dads, uniting three leading fatherhood organizations, DILF (Dad I’d Like to… Friend), a top-ranking podcast, which reached #6 on Apple’s parenting charts last season, Fathering Together, an organization with over 130k members combined in their thriving Facebook communities such as Dads with Daughters and Dads with Sons, and City Dads Group, a local in-person meetups with thousands of engaged dads’ groups across the country. Together, these organizations form one of the largest and most engaged fatherhood networks in the country — offering meaningful connection, resources, and support to dads from all walks of life.

”Fatherhood comes with its own unique challenges, and while some minimal support exists, the knowledge and encouragement needed to become truly engaged, thriving co-parents is sorely lacking,” said Kevin Seldon, founder of All Parents Welcome. “I am thrilled for APW to build upon the incredible foundations laid by these pioneering fatherhood organizations in order to build a community with resources to better support dads, so they can better support their partners, their children, and themselves.”

Dads Supporting Dads launches with a WhatsApp-based community, which already includes 1,500 actively engaged dads across the U.S., and beyond. The network has grown rapidly to include more than 30 local groups, along with specialized communities for New Dads, Sober Dads, Dads of Kids with Disabilities, Divorced/Divorcing Dads, and Stay-at-Home Dads — with even more groups launching in response to evolving needs and interests.

Additionally, APW will be releasing Dads Supporting Dads first book: The DILF (Dad I’d Like To… Friend) Handbook: A New Dad’s Guide to Overcoming the Most Common Myths of Parenthood. Launching this fall, the handbook will provide honest insights, practical tools to thrive as an actively-engaged co-parent, and mental health support tailored to the unique experiences of modern fatherhood.

Launching Dads Supporting Dads is just the beginning, APW will continue with an ongoing expansion to strengthen support systems and expand resources for parents across multiple verticals, including original research studies in partnership with NYU that will explore the experiences and similarities between non-birthing parents.

“We believe that one of the best ways to raise well-balanced, kind and loving kids is to better support their parents,” added Seldon. “By uplifting often-overlooked parent communities, we’re laying the groundwork for a more inclusive parenting culture — one where every family, no matter how it’s built, has access to the tools, knowledge, and support they need to thrive.”

To learn more or get involved, visit www.AllParentsWelcome.org

For press Inquiries, contact press@allparentswelcome.org

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All Parents Welcome

All Parents Welcome (APW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reshaping the parenting experience by creating a conversation around parenthood that truly supports all parents — no matter how they arrived at their parenting journey. From adoption and surrogacy to single parenthood, blended families, LGBTQ+ parents, and parents of children with disabilities, APW is committed to advancing care equity and ensuring every parent feels seen, supported, and celebrated. The organization takes a three-pronged approach to building parenting verticals, focusing on support systems, resource hubs, and original content. Through education, research, and community-building, APW is working to build a more inclusive, compassionate, and empowering future for parents everywhere.

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In this DILF Quick Hit, host Kevin Seldon provides an exciting update on a new partnership between DILF and City Dads Group to build a new supportive and welcoming dad community on WhatsApp — including a growing list of localized dad groups across the United States, as well as a number of specialized global dad groups from “Dads with Kids 5 & Under” and “Divorce(ing)d Dads” to “Sober Dads.”

Join us today at https://chat.CityDadsGroup.com

Most importantly, as always, we just want you to know that in whatever you are dealing with on the parenting front, you are not alone.

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]]> Reimagining Fatherhood (DILF RePlay Series) https://dadidliketofriend.com/reimagining-fatherhood-dilf-replay-series/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:05:00 +0000 https://dadidliketofriend.com/reimagining-fatherhood-dilf-replay-series/ In these ever-changing times, how much has the role of fathers truly advanced over the past half-century?

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In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Kevin Shafer, a dad of four with a PhD primarily focused on the study of fatherhood, who provides a much-needed wake-up call for both men and women on why it’s so crucial that we ALL work together to create a more welcoming environment for #fathers on the homefront…

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]]> The Key To Accessing More JOY (DILF Quick Hit) – DILF RePlay https://dadidliketofriend.com/the-key-to-accessing-more-joy-dilf-quick-hit-dilf-replay/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:05:00 +0000 https://dadidliketofriend.com/the-key-to-accessing-more-joy-dilf-quick-hit-dilf-replay/ How many people do you know living in joy? How often do YOU feel joy?

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In this DILF Quick Hit Replay, Kevin once again digs a bit deeper into a moment from a previous episode to explore the obstacles to accessing more joy in our lives.

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]]> Rebuilding Connections (DILF’s Co-Parenting Series) – DILF RePlay https://dadidliketofriend.com/rebuilding-connections-dilfs-co-parenting-series-dilf-replay/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:05:00 +0000 https://dadidliketofriend.com/rebuilding-connections-dilfs-co-parenting-series-dilf-replay/ What's the first thing to go when two busy coparents juggle careers, children and their day-to-day responsibilities?

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In this DILF Replay, Kevin once again welcomes his partner-in-crime, wife and co-parent to discuss everything from the struggles of maintaining intimacy with those who matter most to strategies for reconnecting with those who matter most (from your partner to your kid/s to yourself!)

/ To hear past episodes of DILF’s Co-Parenting Series:

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]]> Dads Need Support Too (DILF RePlay Series) https://dadidliketofriend.com/dads-need-support-too-dilf-replay-series/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:05:00 +0000 https://dadidliketofriend.com/dads-need-support-too-dilf-replay-series/ Are you one of the many fathers out there craving more resources and support as a parent?

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In our quest to build stronger support systems for dads – creating a safe space for fathers to explore feelings on everything from modern masculinity to parenthood – Kevin welcomes Dan Doty, the cofounder of Evryman, for a deep dive on becoming the Dad you’ve always wanted to be, the many benefits of letting down your guard, and the importance of building your support network as a father… while inviting more fulfillment into your daily life.

And if you are one of the many fathers out there craving more resources and support as a parent, we’d love to hear from you by visiting ALLparentsWelcome.com

/ Check out Man 2.0: Healthline’s Partnership with Evryman/

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]]> Finding The Joy in Parenthood | Dude Dad (DILF RePlay Series) https://dadidliketofriend.com/finding-the-joy-in-parenthood-dude-dad-dilf-replay-series/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:05:47 +0000 https://dadidliketofriend.com/finding-the-joy-in-parenthood-dude-dad-dilf-replay-series/ How do you continue to find the joys in parenthood... even while balancing career, family responsibilities and everything else life throws your way?

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In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes a man who epitomizes what this podcast is all about – accessible, vulnerable, yet knows how to have some fun, plus a dedicated partner and parent who makes an effort to always put his family first — truly a dad ANY parent would want to… friend. As the force behind viral sensation “Dude Dad,” Taylor Calmus makes parents laugh, while showing us how to find the joy in everyday parenthood.

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]]> The Importance of Putting Yourself First (DILF RePlay Series) https://dadidliketofriend.com/the-importance-of-putting-yourself-first-dilf-replay-series/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:05:57 +0000 https://dadidliketofriend.com/the-importance-of-putting-yourself-first-dilf-replay-series/ One of life’s greatest conundrums is how to avoid losing our own sense of self on this journey we call parenthood?

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One of life’s greatest conundrums is how to avoid losing our own sense of self on this journey we call parenthood?

As parents, each of us, at some point or another, has felt utterly lost. So, how the heck do we get back to a place of joy while keeping up with the laundry list of life’s responsibilities?

Maybe the easiest path back is Re-Prioritizing SELF (or possibly, for many, prioritizing yourself for the first time in your life).

In this DILF Replay, DILF host Kevin Seldon shares his personal journey back to the center of his universe – a place EVERY parent deserves to tap into…

This episode launched DILF’s 2nd Season, which delves even deeper with a genuine dialogue about the true realities parents face in today’s hectic world — with the goal of eliminating much of the stigma and shame surrounding common mental health issues like anxiety and depression that affect parents around the globe.

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]]> Inventing Your Own Path | Exploding Kittens’ Elan Lee (DILF RePlay Series) https://dadidliketofriend.com/inventing-your-own-path-exploding-kittens-elan-lee-dilf-replay-series/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:05:02 +0000 https://dadidliketofriend.com/inventing-your-own-path-exploding-kittens-elan-lee-dilf-replay-series/ We all want our kids to have it all... but what if limiting SOME resources is one of the best ways to breed a more innovative mind?

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Could fewer toys inspire more creativity in our children?

In the DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes fellow dad and constant innovator, Elan Lee (co-creator of Exploding Kittens — one of the most successful kickstarter campaigns of all time)for a candid conversation on everything from the benefits of creating resource limitations for our children and the importance of charting our own path (both in life and parenthood)… to maintaining a sense of balance with all life throws at us while remaining an actively involved parent and partner.

/ Episode Resource:

Elan’s talk at EG 10 / Aqua Notes

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]]> When Mom Becomes Dad (DILF RePlay Series) https://dadidliketofriend.com/when-mom-becomes-dad-dilf-replay-series/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:05:54 +0000 https://dadidliketofriend.com/when-mom-becomes-dad-dilf-replay-series/ What if you had the chance to view the world from a completely fresh perspective… to be given the opportunity to comprehend what the opposite sex deals with on a daily basis?

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It’s no secret that the world treats men and women very differently… and the same goes for moms and dads; however, truly comprehending what it’s like for the opposite sex is no easy task.

In this DILF Replay, Kevin welcomes Nick North — a trans man with the rare experience of living life as both dad and mom.

After giving birth to four children, Nick decided that he was tired of living a lie and began his journey transitioning to Dad.His journey is not only fascinating, but also an eye-opening lesson in the realities of gender bias that most of us face on a daily basis. So much more than a trans story, this is Nick North’s tale of bravery — an eye-opening interview that proves that the formula for being an amazing parent is simply living your truth while continuing to show up each and every day… with love.

/ Episode Resources::

If you know someone who might be struggling with their gender identity – https://wethenorths.com/journal/signs-kid-struggling-with-gender-identity

/ DILF’s Empowerment episode – https://pod.fo/e/f4e64

/ THE POWER by Naomi Alderman – https://amzn.to/3IV99Ve

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