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 · 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
Our son Nathan taught us that fear is part of healthy development. This Halloween, we focus on attachment, safety, and letting courage grow in time. …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
Lisa Weiner · Sep 15, 2019
School Days: Remembering the Connections that Count
Lisa Weiner explains why shyness and school protest are normal attachment instincts, and how parents can support children through connection, not pre…Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Sep 3, 2019
Bouncing Back After School: heart hygiene for our children
Gordon Neufeld explains how children’s feelings freeze under school stress and why safe after-school moments are vital for resilience and attachment.…Read more
Tamara Strijack · Jun 16, 2019
Behind the Scenes: The Magic of Music
Discover how music and master teachers unlock children’s voices, nurture emotional growth, and create safe spaces for self-expression. Read more
Deborah MacNamara · May 6, 2019
Resilience: Embracing the Emotional Journey
Discover how true resilience grows from emotions, not suppression. Gordon Neufeld & Deborah MacNamara share science-based parenting insights. Read more
Sara Easterly · Feb 7, 2019
Captain Starfish & Other Great Books for Kids
Discover the Neufeld Institute’s 2019 list of 200+ recommended children’s books—curated for parents, teachers, and professionals through an attachmen…Read more