Editorials by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and the faculty

Our editorials offer insights from Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Tamara Strijack, 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.

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Apr 20, 2015
Spring Reminders of the Miracle of Growth // by Elana Strobinsky
Guest Contributor
Watching their pomegranate tree revive after winter reminded Elana Strobinsky of her children’s growth — sometimes slow, sometimes sudden, but always…Read more
Mar 16, 2015
Bridging the Night: The Untapped Magic
Tamara Strijack
Tamara Strijack shares how she discovered the untapped magic in her own voice and helped her daughter feel close, calm, and safe when bedtime separat…Read more
Mar 3, 2015
Staying Close When Apart
Gordon Neufeld
Gordon Neufeld explores the heart’s logic: why separation is the limbic brain’s greatest challenge and how attachment offers the key to staying close…Read more
Feb 17, 2015
Separation Anxiety: When Saying Good-Bye is Hard
Deborah MacNamara
Why separation is tough for young children and how parents can ease anxiety through attachment, bridging rituals, and supportive relationships. Read more
Jan 19, 2015
New Year’s Intentions
Tamara Strijack
Resolutions often fail, but intentions create movement and freedom. A personal reflection on family, structure, and living with purpose in the year a…Read more
Feb 26, 2014
Holding On to Our Kids in a Digital World
Deborah MacNamara
As kids turn to peers and screens, parents can stay connected by leading with warmth, preserving bonds, and guiding children through the digital age.…Read more
Apr 6, 2013
A Legend in His Time // By Liz Hatherell
Guest Contributor
Ralfe Clench, eccentric yet kind, guided students at Queen’s University with brilliance, structure, and warmth — leaving a legacy of safety and belon…Read more
Mar 6, 2013
A School Full of Warmth and Support // By Jean Bigelow
Guest Contributor
Mentorship shaped Jean Bigelow's path from teacher to principal. Guided by Gordon Neufeld and David Graham, she learned that relationships create tru…Read more
Feb 4, 2013
Soft Hearts Open the Doors to Learning
Shoshana Hayman
Miss Perkins and Professor Greenberg showed Shoshana Hayman that warmth, joy, and love make learning come alive. Their care turned school into a plac…Read more
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