Dr. Daniel Siegel is one of the Experts we reference in strengthening our program. Below is an excerpt from a New York Times article in which he was recently featured:
“Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, a neuropsychiatrist and co-author of the parenting guide “The Whole-Brain Child,”…said there were three others R’s (in addition to the ‘3Rs’): reflection, relationships and resilience — and schools should teach those, too.
Kids who learn social and emotional skills do better academically,” Dr. Siegel said. “They are happier, and their emotions are more rewarding.”