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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Feb 28, 2012
The Collecting Dance — The Key to the Heart
Shoshana Hayman
Learn about the ancient “collecting dance” that helps parents and caregivers connect with children, nurture attachment, and create the trust needed f…Read more
Jan 16, 2012
Moments of Connection with our Children
Darlene Denis-Friske
Discover how small daily moments of delight, warmth, and presence can strengthen parent–child bonds more than scheduled “quality time.” Read more
Jan 2, 2012
A New Year’s Yearning
Gordon Neufeld
Gordon Neufeld shares a Dickens quote about a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. He reflects on aging…Read more
Dec 21, 2011
There’s No Place Like Home
Deborah MacNamara
Deborah MacNamara shares what home truly means to her — not just walls and a roof, but the safety of attachment. From her daughter’s tears to holiday…Read more
Dec 11, 2011
Separation Can be Scary
Patti Drobot
Separation is hard for many five- and six-year-olds. With attachment, patience, and reassurance, children can face goodbyes and still feel safe and s…Read more
Nov 23, 2011
Coming Alongside Our Children
Eva de Gosztonyi
Children need us to listen and reassure them more than to fix every problem. Discover how presence and understanding help them feel safe and valued. …Read more
Oct 31, 2011
Cultivating Attachment Villages
Deborah MacNamara
Community gives children belonging and support. Discover how to cultivate an attachment village so families can thrive with connection and care. Read more
Oct 21, 2011
Understanding Anxiety in Young Children
Shoshana Hayman
When Shoshana Hayman's granddaughter froze at a swarm of ants, she learned how alarm works in children — and how attachment helps them face fear and …Read more
Sep 28, 2011
Resilience and the Ugly Doll
Tamara Strijack
When her daughter’s beloved “ugly doll” was mocked, Tamara Strijack learned that protecting her daughter meant holding her through pain so she could …Read more
All posts Gordon Neufeld Deborah MacNamara Tamara Strijack Darlene Denis-Friske Lisa Weiner Eva de Gosztonyi Sara Easterly Colleen Drobot Pamela Whyte Gail Carney Shoshana Hayman Lis Kroeker Patti Drobot Jule Epp Guest Contributor

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