Editorials by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and the faculty

Our editorials offer insights from Dr. Gordon Neufeld and faculty, applying attachment-based developmental science to the pressing issues of our time. These writings help parents, educators, and professionals navigate complex topics with clarity, wisdom, and a deep understanding of human development.

Eva de Gosztonyi

Eva de Gosztonyi · Feb 23, 2017
Behaviour Management Systems – More Harm than Good? – Part II
Digital behaviour apps promise quick fixes, but Eva de Gosztonyi shows how they fuel anxiety, harm attachment, and disrupt learning. Read more
Eva de Gosztonyi · Jan 19, 2017
Behaviour Management Systems – More Harm than Good? – Part I
Eva de Gosztonyi shares why daily behaviour charts can harm children and families—and how attachment-based approaches better support development. Read more
Eva de Gosztonyi · Jun 2, 2016
Parenting in Stressful Times – Part II: Holding On During the Rebound
Eva shares how children may seem resilient after disaster or loss, but emotions often surface later. By holding space for alarm, frustration, and tea…Read more
Eva de Gosztonyi · May 17, 2016
Parenting in Stressful Times – Part I: How to be Your Child’s “Best Bet”
Eva shares how, during disasters like the Fort McMurray fires, parents can help children feel safe, lean on attachment, and find resilience through t…Read more
Eva de Gosztonyi · Nov 23, 2011
Coming Alongside Our Children
Children need us to listen and reassure them more than to fix every problem. Discover how presence and understanding help them feel safe and valued. …Read more
Eva de Gosztonyi · May 23, 2011
Behaviour Principles: Choosing Intervention Programs in Schools
When choosing school behaviour programs, we must consider children’s maturation, vulnerability, and attachment. Interventions should protect developm…Read more
Eva de Gosztonyi · Jan 22, 2011
Teaching Social Skills
Teaching social skills is less about step-by-step programs and more about supporting child development. True growth comes through adult relationships…Read more
Eva de Gosztonyi · Aug 30, 2010
Back to School Thoughts
A strong parent-teacher relationship is essential for a child’s learning and growth. Practical steps help build trust and support students in the new…Read more