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.

Gordon Neufeld · Oct 2, 2025
Reflections on Stuckness
Stuckness is a hidden yet common issue in childhood. Gordon Neufeld outlines the signs and causes of Stuckness, and how adults can make a difference.…Read more
Lisa Weiner · Sep 6, 2025
Coming to Alpha Consciousness in Parenting
When her son grew bossy after Grandma’s visit, Lisa discovered how seeing alpha and dependent roles differently changed her parenting. Read more
Gordon Neufeld · May 25, 2025
Long Live Shyness!
Gordon Neufeld reframes shyness as a natural gift of attachment, not a disorder. Learn why shyness matters, how it differs from social anxiety, and w…Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Jan 8, 2025
Neufeld on When Attachments Fail
What if the key to moving forward is learning how to grieve? Gordon Neufeld reflects on loss, attachment, and why sadness may be the path to healing.…Read more
Lisa Weiner · Dec 5, 2024
The Light of Connection: food, light, and the shoe pile
Lisa Weiner reflects on how genuine connection can light the way through fear, stress, and uncertainty — especially in the lives of our children. Read more
Tamara Strijack · Oct 15, 2024
Restless: What’s behind the stories of anxiety, attention problems and adrenaline-seeking?
What do anxiety, attention problems, bullying, and adrenaline-seeking all have in common? Although these stories seem to come from different places, …Read more
Gordon Neufeld · Sep 10, 2024
Neufeld Rants on Empathy
Dr. Gordon Neufeld challenges common misunderstandings about empathy, revealing its true developmental roots and what it really takes to grow a carin…Read more
Tamara Strijack · Jun 19, 2024
Creating Safe Spaces: How Pretend Play Supports Child Development
Tamara Strijack explores how Mister Rogers and Mister Dressup created a safe space for children to explore, imagine, and express. Read more
Guest Contributor · May 8, 2024
Hatching Resilience // by Heather Ferguson
Discover how a family’s chicken farming journey teaches resilience and emotional strength through experiences of vulnerability and loss. 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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