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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Discover how a family’s chicken farming journey teaches resilience and emotional strength through experiences of vulnerability and loss. Read more
The invisible yet powerful “heart rope” keeps us connected to our children — especially through times of separation and change. Read more
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
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
Genevieve Schreier reflects on loss, grief, and the inevitability of endings — through ocean waves, children’s play, and the sandcastles we build and…Read more
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
Parenting is messy. Jane Jewitt reflects on mistakes, identity, and the challenge of truly seeing our children while staying deeply connected. Read more
Genevieve Brabant and Mathieu Lyons' son Nathan taught them that fear is part of healthy development. This Halloween, they focus on attachment, safet…Read more
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