Boys are taught to suppress emotion. They are taught to act out aggressively. This is not the way to raise good men.
A Dad’s Letter to His Daughter: Written From the Make-Up Aisle
Dr. Kelly Flanagan’s heart sank as he considered what would someday happen to his daughter in the make-up aisle.
A Daddy’s Letter to His Little Girl (About Her Future Husband)
After stumbling across destructive advice, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan writes a letter to his daughter about what really matters in a relationship.
The 9 Most Overlooked Threats to Your Marriage
Dr. Kelly Flanagan says marriage can’t make you un-lonely. It’s a place where two humans can share the experience of loneliness.
Why We Should All Just Give Up
Dr. Kelly Flanagan finally gave up on the quest for perfection. What was it that pushed him over the edge?
3 Sneaky Fallacies That Ruin Great Relationships
Dr. Kelly Flanagan explains that marriages aren’t healed with big things; they’re healed with small things done every day. You can do it.
A Dad’s Letter to His Son (About the Only Good Reason To Get Married)
Dr. Kelly Flanagan knows a little something about marriage, and what he wants his son to know may surprise you.
A Back-to-School Letter to Every Parent on the Brink
Saying goodbye is a rite of passage but our children still look to us for leadership, inspiration, humanity and the power of story.
A Letter to Masculinity
“Dear Masculinity, Who are you? Because no one seems to know for sure.” Dr. Kelly Flanagan’s letter to a man who’s impossible to know.
What Good Is Gratitude When the World Is Tearing Apart?
When destruction threatens our ability to hope, gratitude is a balm.