Kindred Media Kindred Media - Sharing the New Story of Childhood, Parenthood, and the Human Family

  • Front Page
  • About
    • Who Are We?
    • Press Room
    • Our Family
    • Lisa Reagan, Kindred’s Editor
    • Our Contributors
    • Children’s Wellbeing Manifesto
    • Kindred World Initiatives
    • Kindred’s International Editorial Advisory Board
    • Contact Us
  • Articles
    • Conscious Parenting
      • ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences
      • Attachment Parenting
      • Black Mothers
      • Breastfeeding
      • Evolved Nest
      • Midwifery
      • Parenting for Social Change
      • Pregnancy & Birth
      • Worklife Law
    • Culture
      • Adultism
      • American Democracy At The Crossroads
      • Authoritarianism
      • Caring Economy
      • Childism
      • Conscious Activism
      • Dominator System
      • Education
      • Inspiration
      • Literacy
      • Partnerism
      • Racism
      • Religion
      • Social Justice
      • Spirituality
    • Sustainability
      • Ecocentrism
      • Environmental Justice
      • Food
      • Food Sovereignty
      • Indigenous Wisdom
      • Neurobiology and Wisdom
      • Social Justice
      • Sustainable Wisdom
      • Thinking Global
    • Wellbeing
      • Addiction
      • Chemical Free Living
      • Mindfulness
      • Nature Connection
      • Neurobiology and Wisdom
      • Play
      • Psychology / Self-help
      • Relationship Literacy
      • Spirituality
      • Sustainable Wisdom
      • Trauma-Informed
      • Wellness-Informed
  • Podcasts
    • Fireside Chats
    • Interviews
  • Videos
  • Resources
    • How To Get Involved With Kindred World
    • New Story Glossary
    • Kindred’s Wisdom Archives
    • Conscious Parenting Newspaper
    • Adverse Childhood Events – Trauma Recovery Resources
    • Birth and Pregnancy
    • Black Mothers and Fathers Resources
    • Breastfeeding Resources
    • Circumcision
    • Culture Transformation Resources
    • Education Reform and Alternative Education Resources
    • Environmental, Toxin-Free Living
    • Equity – Diversity – Inclusion
    • Food and Farming
    • Kindred’s Wisdom Archives
    • Mindfulness (Self-Regulation Practices)
    • National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources
    • Play Resources
    • Work Life Law – Breastfeeding and Paid Parenting Leave
    • Vaccination Safety and Informed Choices
  • DONATE – Conscious Giving Is Fun!
Kindred Media

Author

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD

For the past 25 years, I’ve been an academic researcher, studying babies’ innate ability to communicate and connect with other people. I have loved what the field of Developmental Psychology has taught me – why it is that a child’s earliest years have such a profound effect on their later years, including their emotional security, their trust in others, their self-confidence, and their relationships. Now I want to help ensure that this knowledge is spread as widely as possible.  I frequently act as partner or speaker for a wide range of organizations throughout the UK and abroad – including police, educators, health workers, nursery staff, parent groups, and children’s theatre groups – helping them to better understand the neuroscientific, biological, and psychological evidence concerning human’s need for emotional connection.  If we overlook the early years, then we all pay for it, through the services that governments need to fund, such as prisons, mental health programmes, hospitals, fostering arrangements, and others. Tackling many of society’s challenges can best be done by paying attention to the emotional needs of babies.
My professional history started in the USA, where I gained a BA in Psychology at San Diego State University followed by a PhD in Developmental Psychology at Yale University.  In 1993, I took up an academic post in the UK, as a Developmental Psychologist based at the University of Dundee.  I have remained there ever since, currently holding the post of Honorary Fellow.  During my career, I have served on a range of committees and in a variety of roles.  These include co-editor of an academic journal, chair of a committee of the British Psychological Society, Associate College Dean, Coordinator of Research Postgraduate Students, and external examiner.  I have organised a number of conferences and events, including creating a national event that allows psychology students from throughout Scotland come together to present the findings of their research dissertations.
Visit Dr. Zeedyk's homepage.

ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences

How Attachment-Aware Scotland Became ACEs Aware, A Video With Suzanne…

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD Jul 1, 2022 0
Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD, joined the Kindred Fellowship Program on June 28, 2022, to share her story of bringing ACEs Awareness and trauma-informed movements to…
ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences

Taking the Science Of Attachment To The Public

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD Apr 18, 2022 0
Why does our culture still have such a poor appreciation of the impact of childhood experiences? Suzanne Zeedyk reflects on ways that she believes scientists…
ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences

How A Grassroots Vision Is Driving Scotland To Become An ACES Aware…

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD Jul 29, 2020 0
If Scotland Can Do It, Can America? An Interview with Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD The ACE Pyramid represents the conceptual framework for the ACE Study. The…
Conscious Parenting

Fed Up Of Being Cooped Up In Lock Down With Kids?

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD Apr 27, 2020 0
I reckon that, by this point in the coronavirus lockdown (Week 4 here in Britain), many parents are starting to find their children’s constant company…
Attachment Parenting / Bonding

How Not To Judge Families Sitting Beside You

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD Aug 6, 2017 0
How do we help ordinary families to understand what science is discovering about children’s development? How do we help tired parents feel more curious about…
Attachment Parenting / Bonding

The Biology Of Attainment

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD May 22, 2017 0
Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk delivered this keynote address in April 2017, at the Leading Edge Conference hosted by the Association of Headteachers and Deputes in…
American Democracy At The Crossroads

Can Attachment Needs Help Explain Trump’s Narcissism?

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD Jan 14, 2017 0
SUBSCRIBE TO KINDRED NOWFor Email Marketing you can trust. With Donald Trump’s inauguration upon us in a few days’ time, I find myself thinking of Vice…
Attachment Parenting / Bonding

When We Fail To Be Shocked

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD Oct 13, 2016 0
In August, I wrote a piece urging us not to buy into the language of ‘shock’ when it is used to describe images of children caught up in war. I was trying…
Attachment Parenting / Bonding

There Is Nothing Shocking About The Photo Of The Child Of The Syrian War

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD Aug 21, 2016 0
Editor: Due to copyrights, we cannot publish the well-known, viral photo Suzanne is discussing, but you can see the photo and story here. The…
Attachment Parenting / Bonding

What Attachment Theory Teaches Us About Responding To Brexit

Suzanne Zeedyk, PhD Jul 8, 2016 0
I think that, over the last week, I have read just about every Brexit opinion piece published anywhere. What is there to be said that hasn’t been…
1 2 3 4 Next
Subscribe to Kindred

Editor's Picks

Babies

Why Do Babies Need A Bill Of Rights?

Editor's Picks

This One Spiritual Principle Can Dramatically Shift Your Relationships

Colonialism

The Sacred Hoop by Paula Gunn Allen*

Attachment Parenting / Bonding

Babies Are Not Machines

Attachment Parenting / Bonding

Jamie Grumet Featured In TIME’s Century of Impact

Popular Searches
  • ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Authoritarianism
  • Black Mothers
  • Caring Economy
  • Childism
  • Climate Change
  • Conscious Activism
  • Evolved Nest
  • Mindfulness
  • Nature Connection
  • Social Justice
  • Sustainable Wisdom
  • Worklife Law

As an alternative media and nonprofit educational initiative, Kindred has provided a gathering place for thought leaders, scientists, professionals and adults who care for children since 2002. Please consider supporting our progressive work with your tax-deductible donation and subscribe to our newsletter.

Read More...
About Us
  • About Us
  • Our Family
  • Kindred’s International Editorial Advisory Board
  • Kindred World Initiatives
  • New Story Glossary
  • RESOURCES
  • Contact Us
  • DONATE – Conscious Giving Is Fun!
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • About Us
  • Our Family
  • Our Contributors
  • Who Are We?
  • Kindred World Initiatives
  • Contact Us
  • DONATE
© 2023 - Kindred Media. All Rights Reserved.
Sign in
  • Front Page
  • About
    • Who Are We?
    • Press Room
    • Our Family
    • Lisa Reagan, Kindred’s Editor
    • Our Contributors
    • Children’s Wellbeing Manifesto
    • Kindred World Initiatives
    • Kindred’s International Editorial Advisory Board
    • Contact Us
  • Articles
    • Conscious Parenting
      • ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences
      • Attachment Parenting
      • Black Mothers
      • Breastfeeding
      • Evolved Nest
      • Midwifery
      • Parenting for Social Change
      • Pregnancy & Birth
      • Worklife Law
    • Culture
      • Adultism
      • American Democracy At The Crossroads
      • Authoritarianism
      • Caring Economy
      • Childism
      • Conscious Activism
      • Dominator System
      • Education
      • Inspiration
      • Literacy
      • Partnerism
      • Racism
      • Religion
      • Social Justice
      • Spirituality
    • Sustainability
      • Ecocentrism
      • Environmental Justice
      • Food
      • Food Sovereignty
      • Indigenous Wisdom
      • Neurobiology and Wisdom
      • Social Justice
      • Sustainable Wisdom
      • Thinking Global
    • Wellbeing
      • Addiction
      • Chemical Free Living
      • Mindfulness
      • Nature Connection
      • Neurobiology and Wisdom
      • Play
      • Psychology / Self-help
      • Relationship Literacy
      • Spirituality
      • Sustainable Wisdom
      • Trauma-Informed
      • Wellness-Informed
  • Podcasts
    • Fireside Chats
    • Interviews
  • Videos
  • Resources
    • How To Get Involved With Kindred World
    • New Story Glossary
    • Kindred’s Wisdom Archives
    • Conscious Parenting Newspaper
    • Adverse Childhood Events – Trauma Recovery Resources
    • Birth and Pregnancy
    • Black Mothers and Fathers Resources
    • Breastfeeding Resources
    • Circumcision
    • Culture Transformation Resources
    • Education Reform and Alternative Education Resources
    • Environmental, Toxin-Free Living
    • Equity – Diversity – Inclusion
    • Food and Farming
    • Kindred’s Wisdom Archives
    • Mindfulness (Self-Regulation Practices)
    • National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources
    • Play Resources
    • Work Life Law – Breastfeeding and Paid Parenting Leave
    • Vaccination Safety and Informed Choices
  • DONATE – Conscious Giving Is Fun!

Welcome, Login to your account.

Forget password?
Sign in

Recover your password.

A password will be e-mailed to you.