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 21, 2011
There’s No Place Like Home
Deborah MacNamara shares what home truly means to her — not just walls and a roof, but the safety of attachment. From her daughter’s tears to holiday…Read more
Patti Drobot · Dec 11, 2011
Separation Can be Scary
Separation is hard for many five- and six-year-olds. With attachment, patience, and reassurance, children can face goodbyes and still feel safe and s…Read more
Eva de Gosztonyi · Nov 23, 2011
Coming Alongside Our Children
Children need us to listen and reassure them more than to fix every problem. Discover how presence and understanding help them feel safe and valued. …Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Oct 31, 2011
Cultivating Attachment Villages
Community gives children belonging and support. Discover how to cultivate an attachment village so families can thrive with connection and care. Read more
Shoshana Hayman · Oct 21, 2011
Understanding Anxiety in Young Children
When Shoshana Hayman's granddaughter froze at a swarm of ants, she learned how alarm works in children — and how attachment helps them face fear and …Read more
Tamara Strijack · Sep 28, 2011
Resilience and the Ugly Doll
When her daughter’s beloved “ugly doll” was mocked, Tamara Strijack learned that protecting her daughter meant holding her through pain so she could …Read more
Darlene Denis-Friske · Sep 16, 2011
Next on our study group agenda: Counterwill
As a parent and professional, Darlene Denis-Friske has found Neufeld’s concept of counterwill invaluable in understanding children’s resistance and g…Read more
Colleen Drobot · Sep 11, 2011
The First Week of School: Creating Connections and Emotional Safety
As a parent and teacher, Colleen Drobot has seen how emotional safety and connection on the first day of school make all the difference for learning.…Read more
Guest Contributor · Aug 29, 2011
Being Bored // by Jonas Himmelstrand
When his son said, “Daddy, I’m bored,” Jonas Himmelstrand learned it wasn’t about activities — it was about connection. Here’s what he discovered as …Read more