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 · Nov 17, 2015
Helping ‘Orchid’ Children Thrive (Part 1 of 3)
One in five kids are ‘orchid’ children — deeply sensitive, reactive, and bright. Dr. Deborah MacNamara shares how to nurture their growth and attachm…Read more
Sara Easterly · Nov 3, 2015
Insight Out: Film Review of Inside Out
Watching Inside Out with my kids showed me how Pixar captures the dance of joy, sadness, and attachment — and why every emotion matters for growth. 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 our pomegranate tree revive after winter reminded me of my children’s growth—sometimes slow, sometimes sudden, but always miraculous. Read more
Tamara Strijack · Mar 16, 2015
Bridging the Night: The Untapped Magic
I discovered the untapped magic in my own voice—helping my daughter feel close, calm, and safe when bedtime separation felt overwhelming. 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
Deborah MacNamara · Feb 17, 2015
Separation Anxiety: When Saying Good-Bye is Hard
Why separation is tough for young children and how parents can ease anxiety through attachment, bridging rituals, and supportive relationships. Read more
Tamara Strijack · Jan 19, 2015
New Year’s Intentions
Resolutions often fail, but intentions create movement and freedom. A personal reflection on family, structure, and living with purpose in the year a…Read more