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NEW EDITORIAL
TAKING CARE OF CHILDREN
IN ALARMING TIMES
BY GORDON NEUFELD, PH.D.
I’d like to share a few thoughts on taking care of children in alarming times. These are
not new ideas by any means, more like reminders for those who are familiar with the
attachment-based developmental approach. I’ll try to keep it brief as alarm has a way
of shortening our attention spans.
But first, some comments on the nature of the stress we are experiencing during this
crisis. It is only natural that in times of stress, we seek togetherness. This is how we
are wired. But in this case, togetherness – at least in the form of ‘being with’ – is what
threatens us, thus creating a perfect emotional storm. No wonder we feel so rattled...
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