Daniel J. Siegel Quotes
Too often we forget that discipline really means to teach, not to punish. A disciple is a student, not a recipient of behavioural consequences.
We are always in a perpetual state of being created and creating ourselves. (p. 221)
For "full" emotional communication, one person needs to allow his state of mind to be influenced by that of the other.
When we begin to know ourselves in an open and self-supportive way, we take the first step to encourage our children to know themselves
Mindfulness has never met a cognition it didn't like.
The amygdala, along with related areas..., plays a crucial role in coordinating perceptions with memory and behavior. These regions are especially sensitive to social interactions.
...not all encounters with the world affect the mind equally. Studies have demonstrated that if the brain appraises an event as "meaningful," it will be more likely to be recalled in the future.
Early experience shapes the structure and function of the brain. This reveals the fundamental way in which gene expression is determined by experience.
In a brain scan, relational pain—that caused by isolation during punishment—can look the same as physical abuse. Is alone in the corner the best place for your child?
...not all encounters with the world affect the mind equally. Studies have demonstrated that if the brain appraises an event as "meaningful, " it will be more likely to be recalled in the future.
If you have a fight with yourself, who can win?