Raising Good Humans Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You w/ Ethan Kross
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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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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.
Reframing Anxiety
- Ethan Kross's daughter experienced anxiety about a school assignment.
- He reframed her anxiety as a helpful signal from her body, encouraging her to study.
Introducing Tools Indirectly
- Introduce emotional regulation tools indirectly, like discussing music's impact on mood at dinner.
- Kids may not admit learning from you, but they'll use the tools when needed.
