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.

Deborah MacNamara · Dec 1, 2015
Helping "Orchid" Children Thrive (Part 3 of 3)
Dr. Deborah MacNamara shares how adults can protect, guide, and nurture sensitive "orchid" children — helping them grow resilient through strong atta…Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Nov 24, 2015
Helping "Orchid" Children Thrive (Part 2 of 3)
Sensitive kids are easily overwhelmed by sensory and emotional input. Dr. Deborah MacNamara shares key challenges and the role of strong adult attach…Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Nov 17, 2015
Helping "Orchid" Children Thrive (Part 1 of 3)
One in five kids is an "orchid" child — deeply sensitive, reactive, and bright. Dr. Deborah MacNamara shares how to nurture their growth and attachme…Read more
Sara Easterly · Nov 3, 2015
Insight Out: Film Review of Inside Out
Watching Inside Out with her kids showed Sara Easterly how Pixar captures the dance of joy, sadness, and attachment — and why every emotion matters f…Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Jun 23, 2015
Learning a Language of the Heart
Children need guidance to express their emotions. Learn how naming feelings and creating safe connections fosters maturity, resilience, and healthy r…Read more
Darlene Denis-Friske · May 11, 2015
Spring is Here and … Love is in the Air
Adolescence brings new feelings of romance and attraction. Discover how parents can stay close, listen, and guide with warmth through this tender sea…Read more
Guest Contributor · Apr 20, 2015
Spring Reminders of the Miracle of Growth // by Elana Strobinsky
Watching their pomegranate tree revive after winter reminded Elana Strobinsky of her children’s growth — sometimes slow, sometimes sudden, but always…Read more
Tamara Strijack · Mar 16, 2015
Bridging the Night: The Untapped Magic
Tamara Strijack shares how she discovered the untapped magic in her own voice and helped her daughter feel close, calm, and safe when bedtime separat…Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Mar 3, 2015
Staying Close When Apart
Gordon Neufeld explores the heart’s logic: why separation is the limbic brain’s greatest challenge and how attachment offers the key to staying close…Read more