Basic Needs Inventory Quiz
Creating a home that is clean, comfortable, and healthy for your family is an important part of creating an environment of learning. You don't need a lot of money to make this happen, but you do need to be attentive to basic needs. You may want to jot down some of your thoughts as you answer these questions and make notes of areas where you would like to improve.
Do I prepare balanced and nutritious meals (including 4 food groups) for my family?- Are there limits on type of and length of TV watching in my home?
- Do I provide adequate health and dental care for my family?
- Are there limits on amount of and type of video games in my home?
- Is my family well-rested with adequate, consistent sleep?
- Do we have consistent morning routines to get to school or daycare or work on time?
- Do I make an effort to have my family sit down for at least one meal together every day?
- Does my family participate in regular exercise activity (at least 3 times per week)?
- As a parent, am I a kind, loving adult role model?
- Do my children feel safe and secure in their childcare environment, whether with me, other family, or licensed childcare facilities?
- Do I promote positive self-esteem in my children by praising them when they do good things?
- Is our home a clean and safe environment that our family feels comfortable in?
- Do I discipline my child in a positive, nurturing way?
- As a parent, do I maintain healthy adult alone time to take care of my needs?
- If there are pyschological needs in my family, do we take time and professional assistance to address those?
- Does my family have adequate clothing and grooming to be comfortable and appropriate at school and work?
- Do I coordinate and plan well so that my family feels security?
- Do we have a specific area and materials for reading and studying?