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.

Darlene Denis-Friske

Darlene Denis-Friske · Dec 14, 2010
The Season of Giving
Amid holiday stress and gift-giving pressures, what children need most is connection. Warmth, presence, and relationship provide the lasting gifts mo…Read more
Darlene Denis-Friske · Oct 25, 2010
Bedtime Struggles
Bedtime struggles are often about separation, not sleep. Meeting a child’s attachment needs with warmth and reassurance helps ease anxiety and build …Read more
Darlene Denis-Friske · Oct 9, 2010
The Counterwill Storm: Making Sense of Adolescent Resistance
Learn why teens resist. Gordon Neufeld’s counterwill theory explains adolescent defiance and offers insight for parents and teachers. Read more
Darlene Denis-Friske · Sep 27, 2010
Absence of ‘Parent’ in the Lives of Adolescents
Adolescents need consistent adult guidance and attachment, yet media often portrays parents as absent or irrelevant. Without strong adult involvement…Read more