

Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You w/ Ethan Kross
63 snips Jan 31, 2025
Ethan Kross, aUniversity of Michigan professor and director of the Emotion and Self-Control Lab, dives deep into emotion regulation. He shares practical strategies for parents to help children navigate anger and anxiety without suppressing feelings. Kross emphasizes viewing emotional challenges as growth opportunities, using tools like music for emotional management, and highlights the vital role of family culture in fostering resilience. Discover how understanding emotions can empower both parents and kids to thrive.
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Emotions as Software
- Emotions are like software packages that activate in situations to help us respond optimally.
- They involve bodily sensations, thoughts, and expressions, all coordinated to serve a purpose.
Anger Example
- Ethan Kross uses anger as an example of a useful emotion in parenting.
- He describes getting angry when his daughter rides her bike without a helmet.
Value of Negative Emotions
- Negative emotions are not inherently bad and serve important functions.
- Experiencing negative emotions is normal and can be beneficial in the right proportions.