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1917: Confessions of a Parent (From the Dinner Table) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Keeping Calm When Your Kids are Frustrating You

Oct 5, 2023

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Dr. Kelly Flanagan, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates, shares confessions of a parent from the dinner table. He reflects on the chaos and challenges faced with his children's negative reactions at dinner, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice and finding sacred spaces in everyday life. He encourages listeners to learn from past experiences, embrace different perspectives, and continue improving their relationships.

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The main issues at the dinner table are frustration and desire for control, not the behavior of the children.

The dinner table is seen as a sacred space to embrace the messy, unpredictable moments of family life and find true peace.

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Chaos at the Dinner Table

The author describes the challenges of family dinners, where kids display tantrums and resistance to certain foods, turning the table into a chaotic environment. The oldest son becomes deaf to the smell of fish and remains focused on reading, while the middle son suddenly needs to use the bathroom upon seeing the salmon. The youngest daughter initially tries to please everyone, but her negotiations for dessert lead to tearful meltdowns. Amidst this chaos, the author realizes that their frustration and desire for control are the main issues, not the behavior of the children.

Introduction

3min

Confessions and Reflections at the Dinner Table

3min

Finding Sacred Spaces and Embracing What Is

4min

Learning from Past Experiences and Embracing Different Perspectives

1min

Dr. Kelly Flanagan shares confessions of a parent

Episode 1917: Confessions of a Parent (From the Dinner Table) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Keeping Calm When Your Kids are Frustrating You

Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan is the co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, IL. He writes weekly about living out redemptive stories on his popular blog, UnTangled. Kelly has also written two books, one titled Loveable: Embracing What is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life, and another named True Companions. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and the couple has three children

The original post is located here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/confessions-of-a-parent-from-the-dinner-table/

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