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.

Tamara Strijack · Jan 10, 2022
Reflections on the Passage of Time
Discover how play, presence, and natural rhythms can transform our relationship with time, offering moments of timelessness and deeper connection. Read more
Lisa Weiner · Dec 6, 2021
Togetherness Rituals
Explore how family rituals during the holidays nurture attachment, play, and lasting memories, with insights from Neufeld Institute faculty. Read more
Sara Easterly · Nov 1, 2021
The Two-Way Magic of a Bridging Playlist
Discover how bedtime music can bridge separation, soften hearts, and support parent-child connection in the Neufeld approach to sleep. Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Oct 4, 2021
There’s a Hole in My Bucket
Gordon Neufeld reflects on futility, attachment, and the challenges of bedtime — where sadness, connection, and letting go come together. Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Sep 7, 2021
Leading Our Children Back to School
Discover how attachment, play, and emotional expression help children adapt to school transitions and new realities with less anxiety. Read more
Tamara Strijack · Jun 29, 2021
Adding the Wisdom of Play to the Wisdom of Trauma
Tamara Strijack explores how play helps heal trauma and restore connection, expanding on Gabor Maté’s insights from The Wisdom of Trauma. Read more
Tamara Strijack · May 25, 2021
90 Days of Sunday: Reflections on a Season of Slow
Tamara Strijack reflects on her sabbatical — 90 days of slowing down, unplugging from technology, and rediscovering rhythm, rest, and permission thro…Read more
Lisa Weiner · Apr 26, 2021
Playing with Alarm
Lisa Weiner explores Gordon Neufeld’s insight into children’s alarm systems and how play — through safe scares, courage games, and gentle sadness — c…Read more
Lisa Weiner · Mar 11, 2021
The Two Essential Invitations
Lisa Weiner reflects on Dr. Gordon Neufeld’s teaching that children need two essential invitations: the deep attachment of unconditional presence and…Read more