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 · Jan 11, 2017
Where has all the maturity gone, and why have so few noticed its lack?
What happened to maturity? Gordon Neufeld explores immaturity in society, attachment, and how parents can provide the conditions for children to grow…Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Dec 29, 2016
The Surprising Secret Behind Kids’ Resistance and Opposition
Why do children push back? Counterwill explains kids’ resistance and how parents can lead with connection instead of coercion. Read more
Tamara Strijack · Nov 29, 2016
Lessons from the Farm: A Matter of Instinct
Tamara Strijack explores life with Pippin, her herding, shoe-chewing puppy, which reminds her of how natural instincts drive both animals and childre…Read more
Guest Contributor · Nov 15, 2016
Gymnastics, Frustrations, Tears … and Muffins // by Mathieu Lyons
Watching his four-year-old daughter Emma struggle in her first gymnastics class was heartbreaking for Mathieu Lyons. Over muffins and hugs, he learne…Read more
Sara Easterly · Nov 9, 2016
Grieving in the Midst of Our Children
Sara Easterly reflects on crying through school drop-off after the U.S. election, showing her daughters that grief is part of caring — and that soft …Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Oct 18, 2016
The Vulnerability Problem of the Bully
Bullies act fearless, but behind hardened hearts lies lost vulnerability. Understanding this root helps us see why punishment fails — and how caring …Read more
Tamara Strijack · Oct 16, 2016
Lessons from the Farm: A Story of Alpha and Alarm
An alpaca’s alarm teaches us about children in alpha mode, why insecurity fuels anxiety, and how adults can restore safety. Read more
Sara Easterly · Sep 20, 2016
From "The Dungeon" to the Desired: One School’s Incredible Transformation
How one Quebec elementary school went from “The Dungeon” to a thriving community through attachment-based practices, caring adults, and parent partne…Read more
Deborah MacNamara · Sep 13, 2016
Parenting in a Digital Age: United Nations Address for the Global Day of Parents
A UN address on raising children in a digital world: why attachment and relationships — not devices — are what kids need most to grow and thrive. Read more