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.

Pamela Whyte

Pamela Whyte · Dec 11, 2012
I was smart and good. I was dumb and bad.
From Miss Neronovich’s warmth to Mrs. Tiller’s care, and the harshness in between, Pamela Whyte's early school years taught her how teachers shape wh…Read more
Pamela Whyte · May 11, 2011
And It Was So Beautiful
When her daughter broke down over a feather, Pamela Whyte saw how tears helped her daughter release frustration and soften again. Sadness became the …Read more
Pamela Whyte · Apr 2, 2011
What a Child Needs is Love
A preschool teacher from Zaire observes differences in Canadian childcare, highlighting that while independence is emphasized here, children’s deepes…Read more
Pamela Whyte · Mar 11, 2011
Attachment Hunger
Children need secure relationships as much as food and shelter. When attachment needs go unmet, they show restlessness, clinginess, and insecurity — …Read more
Pamela Whyte · Nov 23, 2010
Keeping the End in Sight
Parenting isn’t about quick fixes like time-outs or consequences. Long-term growth depends on preserving connection, nurturing caring hearts, and gui…Read more