“the behaviors and skills we want and expect our kids to demonstrate, like sound decision making, control of their emotions and bodies, empathy, self-understanding, and morality—are dependent on a part of their brain that hasn’t fully developed yet.” — 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 Image
...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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
“Too often we forget that “discipline” really means “to teach”—not “to punish.” — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
While the days of parenting may seem so long, the years are so short. — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share Image
“between the two. Harmony emerges from integration. Chaos and rigidity arise when integration is blocked.” — Daniel J. Siegel Copy Share Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
