“the “work” of adolescence—the testing of boundaries, the passion to explore what is unknown and exciting—can set the stage for the development of core character traits that will enable adolescents to go on to lead great lives of adventure and… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share Image
Early experience shapes the structure and function of the brain. This reveals the fundamental way in which gene expression is determined by experience. — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
...not all encounters with the world affect the mind equally. Studies have demonstrated that if the brain appraises an event as "meaningful," it will… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
Each of us needs periods in which our minds can focus inwardly. Solitude is an essential experience for the mind to organize its own… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
“the “work” of adolescence—the testing of boundaries, the passion to explore what is unknown and exciting—can set the stage for the development of core… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
“Too often we forget that “discipline” really means “to teach”—not “to punish.” — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
“The downstairs state of reactivity doesn’t know what to do with a lot of upstairs words. Often, in moments of reactivity, nonverbals (like hugs… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
“if we use how we were taught yesterday to teach our children today, we are not preparing them well for tomorrow.” — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
The number of possible "on-off" patterns of neuronal firing is immense, estimated as a staggering ten times ten one million times (ten to the… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
Recent studies of mindfulness practices reveal that they can result in profound improvements in a range of physiological, mental, and interpersonal domains in our… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
“between the two. Harmony emerges from integration. Chaos and rigidity arise when integration is blocked.” — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
“An important take-home message is that it is vital to keep the lines of connection and communication open and to remember that we all—adolescents… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
Adolescents who are absorbing negative messages about who they are and what is expected of them may sink to that level instead of realizing… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
We now know that the way to help a child develop optimally is to help create connections in her brain—her whole brain—that develop skills… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
“Our dreams and stories may contain implicit aspects of our lives even without our awareness. In fact, storytelling may be a primary way in… — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share
