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.

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
Jule Epp · Jan 20, 2020
Dumbo’s Barbaric Yawp
Jule Epp reflects on balcony talks with her son about autism, normality, and the tension between fitting in and being true to oneself. Read more
Tamara Strijack · Jan 5, 2020
Wishing You An Ish-Ful New Year!
Tamara Strijack reflects on the pressure to “get it right” and invites us to embrace creativity, mistakes, and playful exploration instead. Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Dec 9, 2019
‘Tis the Season for Sad Music!
Gordon Neufeld explores how sad music helps us process hidden emotions, restore balance, and rediscover joy during the holiday season. Read more
Guest Contributor · Dec 1, 2019
Yes. I Made a Mistake // by Jane Jewitt
Parenting is messy. Jane Jewitt reflects on mistakes, identity, and the challenge of truly seeing our children while staying deeply connected. Read more
Guest Contributor · Oct 24, 2019
When Fear Knocks at the Door // by Genevieve Brabant and Mathieu Lyons
Genevieve Brabant and Mathieu Lyons' son Nathan taught them that fear is part of healthy development. This Halloween, they focus on attachment, safet…Read more
Guest Contributor · Sep 24, 2019
Parenting by Duty or by Choice // by Elana Strobinsky
Explore the difference between parenting by duty and by choice, and how conscious presence fosters children’s emotional growth and parent well-being.…Read more