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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Jan 9, 2021
Where Has My Sweet Child Gone?! The Challenge of Holding On to Our Young Teens // Robin Brooks-Sherriff
Guest Contributor
Robin Brooks-Sherriff explores the emotional ups and downs of early adolescence and how parents can stay connected, guide with grace, and hold on thr…Read more
Dec 14, 2020
Three Generations in the Kitchen
Darlene Denis-Friske
Darlene Denis-Friske reflects on Christmas traditions shaped by her late mother. Through laughter, meals, and rituals passed down, her family finds c…Read more
Dec 1, 2020
Traditions: Now More Than Ever
Lisa Weiner
Neufeld Institute voices, including Lisa Weiner, reflect on how beloved holiday traditions carry comfort and attachment. Even in the midst of Covid, …Read more
Nov 2, 2020
HELP! Adolescent Angst Then and Now
Tamara Strijack
Tamara Strijack reflects on her own teenage angst and her daughter’s, showing how parents can create safety for adolescents to feel, stumble, and gro…Read more
Sep 28, 2020
Of Frogs and Ferns: creating conditions for natural learning
Tamara Strijack
Tamara Strijack shares how connection with the natural world opened a child’s curiosity and emotions, showing that true learning grows from safety, a…Read more
Sep 3, 2020
Could Home Education Be More Than Just a Backup Plan?
Gordon Neufeld
What do children really need to become fully human and humane, civilized and cultured. And secondly, how does school fit into these irreducible needs…Read more
Jul 2, 2020
What to do with Frustration
Lisa Weiner
Lisa Weiner shares how to help kids release frustration safely through play and expression, drawing on Gordon Neufeld’s approach. Read more
Jun 16, 2020
Confronting Racism — A Call for Reflection
Gordon Neufeld
Gordon Neufeld explores the roots of racism in attachment polarization, the role of emotional immaturity, and how parents, teachers, and leaders can …Read more
Apr 30, 2020
Relationship, Room, and Rest for the Cooped-Up Adolescent
Darlene Denis-Friske
How parents can support teens through alarm, frustration, and isolation by prioritizing relationship, giving room for emotions, and fostering rest. 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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