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The Daily Stoic · December 16, 2024 · 50m

The Stoic Art of Emotional Regulation (and Raising Great Kids)

Becky Kennedy
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Dr. Becky Kennedy on emotional regulation through a Stoic lens. Her Good Inside framework: children aren't 'bad' — they're good inside, struggling with big feelings they haven't learned to regulate. The same is true of adults.

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True self vs. false self — parenting that preserves the child's authentic self
Kennedy: the goal of parenting is to help children regulate emotions WITHOUT requiring them to suppress their true self. 'Good Inside' is Winnicott's true self reframed for parents.
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Highlights

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Emotional regulation is a skill, not a personality trait
Kennedy: people think some kids (and adults) are 'naturally calm' and others are 'naturally emotional.' Wrong. Emotional regulation is a learned skill — and it's never too late to learn it.
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