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.

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 my granddaughter froze at a swarm of ants, I learned how alarm works in children—and how attachment helps them face fear and feel safe. Read more
Tamara Strijack · Sep 28, 2011
Resilience and the Ugly Doll
When my daughter’s beloved “ugly doll” was mocked, I learned that protecting her meant holding her through pain so she could grow resilient. Read more
Darlene Denis-Friske · Sep 16, 2011
Next on our study group agenda: Counterwill
As a parent and professional, I’ve found Neufeld’s concept of counterwill invaluable in understanding children’s resistance and growth. Read more
Colleen Drobot · Sep 11, 2011
The First Week of School: Creating Connections and Emotional Safety
As a parent and teacher, I’ve 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 my son said, “Daddy, I’m bored,” I learned it wasn’t about activities—it was about connection. Here’s what I discovered as a parent. Read more
Darlene Denis-Friske · Aug 12, 2011
Children, Teens, and Technology
As a parent, I’ve seen how phones and screens affect kids. Here’s how we created structure and safeguards to keep technology in its healthy place. Read more
Shoshana Hayman · Jul 15, 2011
Summer Vacation – Freedom From or Freedom To?
Discover how summer vacation can nurture children’s individuality, creativity, and attachment through rest, play, and unstructured time. Read more