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.

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Guest Contributor · May 8, 2024
Hatching Resilience // by Heather Ferguson
Some of our first pets were baby chicks — twenty-day-old precious Buff Orpingtons, Australorps, and Rhode Island Reds. New to chicken farming, my hu…Read more
Guest Contributor · Nov 29, 2023
Holding on Throughout the Parenting Journey // by Heather Ferguson
Our Heart Rope is Strong Recently I was saying goodbye to my 24-year-old daughter who was going off on a long overseas journey: a trip she was bo…Read more
Guest Contributor · Jan 23, 2023
Introduction to the Slovenian Translation of Hold On To Your Kids // By Urška Žugelj
Discover Dr. Urška Žugelj’s introduction to the Slovenian edition of Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté, exploring attachment, pee…Read more
Guest Contributor · Nov 21, 2022
Radical Coming Alongside // By Celena Krahn
Celena Krahn shares her journey of parenting through adolescence, exploring how opening her heart and meeting her son where he is can transform confl…Read more
Guest Contributor · Feb 22, 2022
Saltwater Tears: a personal reflection // by Genevieve Schreier
A personal reflection by Genevieve Schreier on loss, grief, and the inevitability of endings—through ocean waves, children’s play, and the sandcastle…Read more
Guest Contributor · Jan 9, 2021
Where Has My Sweet Child Gone?! The Challenge of Holding On to Our Young Teens // Robin Brooks-Sherriff
Robin Brooks-Sherriff explores the emotional ups and downs of early adolescence and how parents can stay connected, guide with grace, and hold on thr…Read more
Guest Contributor · Dec 1, 2019
Yes. I Made a Mistake // by Jane Jewitt
Parenting is messy. Jane Jewitt reflects on mistakes, identity, and the challenge of truly seeing our children while staying deeply connected. Read more
Guest Contributor · Oct 24, 2019
When Fear Knocks at the Door // by Genevieve Brabant and Mathieu Lyons
Our son Nathan taught us that fear is part of healthy development. This Halloween, we focus on attachment, safety, and letting courage grow in time. …Read more
Guest Contributor · Sep 24, 2019
Parenting by Duty or by Choice // by Elana Strobinsky
Explore the difference between parenting by duty and by choice, and how conscious presence fosters children’s emotional growth and parent well-being.…Read more