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.
When choosing school behaviour programs, we must consider children’s maturation, vulnerability, and attachment. Interventions should protect developm…Read more
When her daughter broke down over a feather, Pamela Whyte saw how tears helped her daughter release frustration and soften again. Sadness became the …Read more
A distressed child in kindergarten revealed the importance of sensitivity and support. Affirming a parent’s instincts, rather than judging, helps chi…Read more
Children can develop anxiety after frightening experiences. By strengthening attachment, offering reassurance, and taking the lead, parents help them…Read more
Apr 10, 2011
“And Thou Shalt 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
A preschool teacher from Zaire observes differences in Canadian childcare, highlighting that while independence is emphasized here, children’s deepes…Read more
Shame and guilt are not the same. Guilt means recognizing you did something wrong; shame means believing something is wrong with you. Understanding t…Read more
Attachment is the bond that lasts a lifetime. A grandmother’s love, presence, and care show how deep connections nurture safety, resilience, and belo…Read more
Children need secure relationships as much as food and shelter. When attachment needs go unmet, they show restlessness, clinginess, and insecurity — …Read more
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