When Kids Call the Shots

Self-Help

5 Keys to Reviving a Childhood Dream

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on September 30, 2025

Haunted by an unfulfilled dream? It's never too late to begin again.

Haunted by an unfulfilled dream? It's never too late to begin again.

Self-Esteem

The Behavior Most Likely to Undermine Self-Esteem

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on June 23, 2025

Why would anybody undermine their self-esteem? There are a range of reasons.

Why would anybody undermine their self-esteem? There are a range of reasons.

Therapy

Is Your Therapist Helping You Enough?

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on May 28, 2025

Therapy isn't working? Maybe it's your therapist.

Therapy isn't working? Maybe it's your therapist.

Self-Help

5 Essential Self-Care Routines That Improve Mental Health

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on April 15, 2025

How do you maintain the progress you make in therapy? Self-care is the key.

How do you maintain the progress you make in therapy? Self-care is the key.

Relationships

How Reckless Behavior Harms Relationships and 3 Ways to Heal

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on January 21, 2025

Why do some people make destructive choices in relationships?

Why do some people make destructive choices in relationships?

Relationships

10 Reasons Why Some People Can't Help Enabling

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on January 15, 2025

What’s the difference between supporting and enabling?

What’s the difference between supporting and enabling?

Trauma

3 Signs You May Have Intimacy Trauma

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on January 9, 2025

How to recognize and break free from trauma responses to intimacy.

How to recognize and break free from trauma responses to intimacy.

Stress

The Key to Less Stress and Fatigue in Your Life

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on January 2, 2025

Tired of feeling stressed? Here are three ways to break the habit.

Tired of feeling stressed? Here are three ways to break the habit.

Relationships

Why Romantic Betrayal in a Relationship Hurts So Much

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on December 3, 2024

The brutal fallout of broken trust and betrayal.

The brutal fallout of broken trust and betrayal.

Optimism

The Man Who Refused to Die

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on November 26, 2024

Can your outlook extend your life?

Can your outlook extend your life?

Relationships

3 Signs You’re in an Unhealthy Relationship

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on November 19, 2024

Do you ignore romantic relationship red flags? Here's why.

Do you ignore romantic relationship red flags? Here's why.

Stress

5 Signs You Create Anxiety and Stress in Your Relationships

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on November 8, 2024

Are you stressing your partner out? Here are five steps you can take to bring you both relief.

Are you stressing your partner out? Here are five steps you can take to bring you both relief.

Relationships

5 Ways to Break Negative Romantic Tendency and Find True Love

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on October 28, 2024

Isn't it time for a relationship breakthrough?

Isn't it time for a relationship breakthrough?

Relationships

Why You Loved Your First Car

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on October 9, 2024

Loved your first car? Here’s the psychology that explains why.

Loved your first car? Here’s the psychology that explains why.

Animal Behavior

5 Reasons The Death of Your Cat or Dog Can Be So Devastating 

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on October 1, 2024

What makes a family's cat or dog's death so painful?

What makes a family's cat or dog's death so painful?

Relationships

3 Personality Traits That Can Doom a Romantic Relationship

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on September 1, 2024

Will romance burn brightly or burn out? These traits can tell.

Will romance burn brightly or burn out? These traits can tell.

Gratitude

The Personality Trait That Predicts Happiness

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on August 15, 2024

Happiness may be easier to achieve than you think.

Happiness may be easier to achieve than you think.

Relationships

The Open Relationship Contract: 3 Keys to Success 

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on August 13, 2024

Do open relationships really work? There are three guidelines to consider.

Do open relationships really work? There are three guidelines to consider.

Parenting

5 Warning Signs Parents Are Raising Entitled Children

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on July 8, 2024

Why are entitled children everywhere?

Why are entitled children everywhere?

Shame

Do You Have a “Shame Demon” on Your Shoulder?

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on June 10, 2024

Shame destroys happiness; here’s how to set yourself free.

Shame destroys happiness; here’s how to set yourself free.