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Vintage illustration of a human head in profile with labeled sections of the brain, representing different personality traits and mental faculties.
3mins
The Well
This one essential trait begins shaping us seconds after birth
What if emotional regulation isn’t just a trait, but a skill parents and teachers can help develop? Ethan Kross reveals what science says about shaping young minds.
Ethan Kross
A person in a long, light-colored garment leans forward with their head pressed against a brick wall against a red background.
7mins
The Well
Manage your emotions, in 9 minutes
From trepanning to lobotomies, humans have long struggled to manage emotion. Today, we have better tools. Psychologist Ethan Kross shares what actually works, and why.
Ethan Kross
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