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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Nov 23, 2010
Keeping the End in Sight
Pamela Whyte
Parenting isn’t about quick fixes like time-outs or consequences. Long-term growth depends on preserving connection, nurturing caring hearts, and gui…Read more
Nov 4, 2010
After the hugs — what is happening to our rescued miners now?
Gordon Neufeld
The rescue of the Chilean miners shows how facing separation and death stirs deep emotions — pursuit, frustration, and alarm. Healing comes through a…Read more
Oct 31, 2010
Halloween — This is Our Fright Night
Gail Carney
Halloween play helps children work through fear and anxiety safely. Masks, darkness, and spookiness provide thrills, but home and attachment must anc…Read more
Oct 25, 2010
Bedtime Struggles
Darlene Denis-Friske
Bedtime struggles are often about separation, not sleep. Meeting a child’s attachment needs with warmth and reassurance helps ease anxiety and build …Read more
Oct 19, 2010
Guilt
Gail Carney
Guilt is an inevitable part of parenting. While uncomfortable, it plays a role in growth — for both parents and children — by fostering responsibilit…Read more
Oct 15, 2010
Cultivating Independence: A Paradox!
Colleen Drobot
True independence in children grows from dependence first. When parents provide care and support, kids feel secure enough to explore, mature, and sta…Read more
Oct 11, 2010
Addressing Anxiety // by Cindy Leavitt
Guest Contributor
Children’s anxiety is real, even when fears seem irrational. By making room for their feelings and offering safety in attachment, parents help kids f…Read more
Oct 10, 2010
Carving Out Time for Family Connection
Tamara Strijack
Family traditions, like decorating the Christmas tree together, create connection, belonging, and love. Protecting these moments helps preserve what …Read more
Oct 10, 2010
What Matters Most
Colleen Drobot
Children need to feel they matter. Simple gestures of warmth, delight, and one-on-one time deepen attachment, foster unconditional love, and support …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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