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 · Nov 2, 2020
HELP! Adolescent Angst Then and Now
Tamara Strijack reflects on her own teenage angst and her daughter’s, showing how parents can create safety for adolescents to feel, stumble, and gro…Read more
Tamara Strijack · Sep 28, 2020
Of Frogs and Ferns: creating conditions for natural learning
Tamara Strijack shares how connection with the natural world opened a child’s curiosity and emotions, showing that true learning grows from safety, a…Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Sep 3, 2020
Could Home Education Be More Than Just a Backup Plan?
What do children really need to become fully human and humane, civilized and cultured. And secondly, how does school fit into these irreducible needs…Read more
Lisa Weiner · Jul 2, 2020
What to do with Frustration
Lisa Weiner shares how to help kids release frustration safely through play and expression, drawing on Gordon Neufeld’s approach. Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Jun 16, 2020
Confronting Racism — A Call for Reflection
Gordon Neufeld explores the roots of racism in attachment polarization, the role of emotional immaturity, and how parents, teachers, and leaders can …Read more
Darlene Denis-Friske · Apr 30, 2020
Relationship, Room, and Rest for the Cooped-Up Adolescent
How parents can support teens through alarm, frustration, and isolation by prioritizing relationship, giving room for emotions, and fostering rest. Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Apr 16, 2020
When Bringing School Home, Don’t Sacrifice the “Home”
Gordon Neufeld explains why, in homeschooling, a child’s sense of home and attachment with parents must come before academics. Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Mar 29, 2020
Taking Care of Children in Alarming Times
Gordon Neufeld on helping children feel safe in uncertain times — through attachment, play, and simple non-alarming scripts that guide and protect. Read more
Tamara Strijack · Feb 16, 2020
Gardeners at Heart: Growing Emotional Health in our Children
Exploring how safe relationships and creative play nurture children’s emotional health. Insights from Neufeld Institute faculty Hannah Beach and Tama…Read more