Book Quote by Daniel J. Siegel

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

...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

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

“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

“Too often we forget that “discipline” really means “to teach”—not “to punish.”

— Daniel J. Siegel

“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

“if we use how we were taught yesterday to teach our children today, we are not preparing them well for tomorrow.”

— Daniel J. Siegel

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

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

While the days of parenting may seem so long, the years are so short.

— Daniel J. Siegel

“between the two. Harmony emerges from integration. Chaos and rigidity arise when integration is blocked.”

— Daniel J. Siegel

“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