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Raising Good Humans

Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You w/ Ethan Kross

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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  • Recognizing that all emotions serve a purpose, even negative ones, helps develop valuable emotional regulation strategies in everyday life.
  • Acknowledge the usefulness of negative emotions, such as anxiety, to empower children and cultivate their resilience and emotional intelligence.

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Understanding Emotions and Their Functions

Emotions function like software packages that are activated in response to specific situations, helping individuals deal with those situations effectively. For example, experiencing anger may result from a perceived violation of personal standards, triggering energy to address the issue. This response can be beneficial in parenting, as it prompts parents to safeguard their children's well-being, especially in situations perceived as dangerous. Recognizing that all emotions serve a purpose, even negative ones, helps in developing emotional regulation strategies that are valuable in everyday life.

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