| A | B |
|---|
| Maslow's hierarchy of human needs | Theory prioritizing need with lower level needs met before higher needs can be fulfilled. |
| Physical needs | Maintaining wellness and avoiding illness. |
| Safety and security needs | Protecting family from harm within and outside the home. |
| Love and acceptance | Sense of belonging and unconditional love; being wanted and included. |
| Esteem needs | Feeling good about yourself and having a realistic view of your strengths and weaknesses. |
| Self-actualization | To become what we are capable of becoming. |
| Youthful perspective | Seeing the world through the eyes of a young child. |
| Emotional fulfillment | Something deeply satisfying, such as a child's smile to a parent. |
| Personal growth | Learning about oneself |
| Sense of pride | A feeling of a job well done |
| Family continuation | Carrying on family traditions and values |
| New responsibilities | Additional tasks parents gain due to having a child |
| Lifestyle changes | Changes in your daily schedule due to having a child |
| Emotional adjustments | Changes in one's attitudes and perspectives--ie. worries and fears parents have after a child is born. |
| Changes in relationships | Changes in the feelings a couple have for each other after a child is born due to added pressures. |
| Employment | Having a job/career and related responsibilities. |
