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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May 23, 2011
Behaviour Principles: Choosing Intervention Programs in Schools
Eva de Gosztonyi
When choosing school behaviour programs, we must consider children’s maturation, vulnerability, and attachment. Interventions should protect developm…Read more
May 11, 2011
And It Was So Beautiful
Pamela Whyte
When her daughter broke down over a feather, Pamela Whyte saw how tears helped her daughter release frustration and soften again. Sadness became the …Read more
May 2, 2011
A Shoe Went Flying By
Lis Kroeker
A distressed child in kindergarten revealed the importance of sensitivity and support. Affirming a parent’s instincts, rather than judging, helps chi…Read more
Apr 20, 2011
Supporting the Anxious Child
Colleen Drobot
Children can develop anxiety after frightening experiences. By strengthening attachment, offering reassurance, and taking the lead, parents help them…Read more
Apr 10, 2011
“And Thou Shalt Teach Thy Children…” Linking the Generations Together Through Centuries
Shoshana Hayman
The Passover Seder shows how traditions nurture attachment across generations. In a warm, loving atmosphere, children learn values, faith, and curios…Read more
Apr 2, 2011
What a Child Needs is Love
Pamela Whyte
A preschool teacher from Zaire observes differences in Canadian childcare, highlighting that while independence is emphasized here, children’s deepes…Read more
Mar 22, 2011
Shame
Gail Carney
Shame and guilt are not the same. Guilt means recognizing you did something wrong; shame means believing something is wrong with you. Understanding t…Read more
Mar 11, 2011
The Power of Attachment
Patti Drobot
Attachment is the bond that lasts a lifetime. A grandmother’s love, presence, and care show how deep connections nurture safety, resilience, and belo…Read more
Mar 11, 2011
Attachment Hunger
Pamela Whyte
Children need secure relationships as much as food and shelter. When attachment needs go unmet, they show restlessness, clinginess, and insecurity — …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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