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 · 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
Deborah MacNamara · Feb 26, 2014
Holding On to Our Kids in a Digital World
As kids turn to peers and screens, parents can stay connected by leading with warmth, preserving bonds, and guiding children through the digital age.…Read more
Guest Contributor · Apr 6, 2013
A Legend in His Time // By Liz Hatherell
Ralfe Clench, eccentric yet kind, guided students at Queen’s University with brilliance, structure, and warmth — leaving a legacy of safety and belon…Read more
Guest Contributor · Mar 6, 2013
A School Full of Warmth and Support // By Jean Bigelow
Mentorship shaped Jean Bigelow's path from teacher to principal. Guided by Gordon Neufeld and David Graham, she learned that relationships create tru…Read more
Shoshana Hayman · Feb 4, 2013
Soft Hearts Open the Doors to Learning
Miss Perkins and Professor Greenberg showed Shoshana Hayman that warmth, joy, and love make learning come alive. Their care turned school into a plac…Read more
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
Colleen Drobot · Nov 14, 2012
My Beloved Mrs. Haskins
Colleen Drobot remembers Mrs. Haskins, her Grade 2–3 teacher who led with kindness, firmness, and compassion, making every student feel safe, valued,…Read more
Gail Carney · Oct 9, 2012
I heard my father talking…
From her dad’s steady presence to an eccentric art professor, Gail Carney shares how attachment with teachers and mentors shaped her learning and sen…Read more