The Brotherhood
Apologize to Your Kids. Forgive Your Father
Apologize to Your Kids. Forgive Your Father

This one moves in three parts: the apology you owe your kids, the dance you’re still in with your own dad, and the forgiveness that sets you free. It starts […]

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What Happens When Men Stop Hiding and Start Talking
What Happens When Men Stop Hiding and Start Talking

Brent Perkins is a father of two, author of Paper Cuts, and a Front Row Dad since 2022. He’s also the man behind the growth of our band program — […]

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The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection | Dr. Kelly Flanagan
The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection | Dr. Kelly Flanagan

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience, a Front Row Dad since 2020, and the author of several books including Lovable and True Companions. His […]

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Open Hearts for Healthier Marriages, “Humaning” with Kind People and Finding Your Updraft with Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Open Hearts for Healthier Marriages, “Humaning” with Kind People and Finding Your Updraft with Dr. Kelly Flanagan

Subscribe and Listen Now We’re very fortunate to have so many legends in the FRD Brotherhood, and today’s guest, Dr. Kelly Flanagan, is definitely one of them. Kelly is a […]

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True Companions: This is how you find ‘em and keep ‘em with Dr. Kelly Flanagan
True Companions: This is how you find ‘em and keep ‘em with Dr. Kelly Flanagan

Do you have true companions in your life?  And let’s back up for a minute — how do you define a true companion anyways?   Is your wife a true companion?  […]

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The Messed Up Relationship between Boys and Their Feelings
The Messed Up Relationship between Boys and Their Feelings

It’s below zero in Chicago, and none of the boys are wearing coats. I’m driving the middle school carpool—two boys, two girls. The girls are each dressed in heavy winter […]

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The Two Things Every Parent Must Hold in Balance – Kelly Flanagan
The Two Things Every Parent Must Hold in Balance – Kelly Flanagan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”fancy-list blog-list”]He dropped a dead rabbit in my living room. For most of his six years, our dog Cole has spent his time either at the front window, shaking […]

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“How do I improve conversation during date night with my wife?” – Kelly Flanagan
“How do I improve conversation during date night with my wife?” – Kelly Flanagan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”fancy-list blog-list”]Last October, in the Florida Keys, the second day of the Front Row Dads retreat began with a compelling activity. Jon Berghoff placed two large Post-It notes on […]

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Worthiness, Belonging, and Purpose
Worthiness, Belonging, and Purpose

About Dr. Kelly Flanagan Dr. Kelly Flanagan graduated with his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Penn State University and is co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, IL. Several years […]

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The Six Versions of Self (and Why You Snap at the People You Love)
The Six Versions of Self (and Why You Snap at the People You Love)

You already have five versions of yourself, and according to psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan, you need a sixth. The five are the lover, the loner, the hider, the fighter, and […]

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