needs

Intersecting Needs: Maslow, interdependence, parenting, caregiving, relationships

January 20, 2010




We all have needs. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs provides an excellent framework to describe the relative importance of different needs. I like Meagan Francis (The Happiest Mom)’s Mother’s Hierarchy of Needs and I enjoyed putting together my Child’s Hierarchy of Needs. The problem though, with each of them, is that they focus on one person’s [...]

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Child’s Hierarchy of Needs

January 14, 2010




Parents often find it overwhelming trying to meet their children’s needs. With limited time, limited resources, and limited patience meeting all of their needs can seem like an impossible task. If we can’t do it all, where should we begin? Where should we focus? What is most important? Last year, Meagan Francis from The Happiest [...]

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Need your input on needs

January 11, 2010




I’m working on a post about needs. Parents’ needs. Children’s needs. But I need your help. Which of your needs do you feel is most neglected since becoming a parent? Why? Are you okay with that? If not, do you plan to make any changes? Which of your child’s needs do you find most difficult [...]

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