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.

Gail Carney · Jun 29, 2011
Blame
Gail Carney explores how blame, guilt, and shame cycle with frustration—and how finding tears can release the pressure. Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Jun 23, 2011
Uncovering the Roots of Delinquency
Delinquency is less about crime and more about immaturity. Gordon Neufeld explores how emotional desensitization and peer orientation undermine devel…Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Jun 19, 2011
Making Sense of the Senseless
In the wake of the Vancouver riot, I wrestled with how to explain the senseless. What I saw wasn’t strength, but immaturity—and the real hope lies in…Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Jun 13, 2011
Children in the Lead with Nowhere to Go
When children take the lead in family life, it isn’t a sign of strength but of desperation. I explore why kids slip into the Alpha role and how we, a…Read more
Eva de Gosztonyi · May 23, 2011
Behaviour Principles: Choosing Intervention Programs in Schools
When choosing school behaviour programs, we must consider children’s maturation, vulnerability, and attachment. Interventions should protect developm…Read more
Pamela Whyte · May 11, 2011
And It Was So Beautiful
When my daughter broke down over a feather, I saw how tears helped her release frustration and soften again. Sadness became the path to healing. Read more
Lis Kroeker · May 2, 2011
A Shoe Went Flying By
A distressed child in Kindergarten revealed the importance of sensitivity and support. Affirming a parent’s instincts, rather than judgment, helps ch…Read more
Colleen Drobot · Apr 20, 2011
Supporting the Anxious Child
Children can develop anxiety after frightening experiences. By strengthening attachment, offering reassurance, and taking the lead, parents help them…Read more
Shoshana Hayman · Apr 10, 2011
“And Thou Shall Teach Thy Children….” Linking the Generations Together Through Centuries
The Passover Seder shows how traditions nurture attachment across generations. In a warm, loving atmosphere, children learn values, faith, and curios…Read more