Linda L. Dunlap

In the second edition of What All Children Need, Linda Dunlap provides important new information and guidance for educators, counselors, clinicians, and others who deal with children's development. Although concepts and ideas from numerous educational and psychological theorists are included, the book's framework is based on the seven levels of Abraham Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs." Dunlap's intent is to provide concrete and practical examples of ways to nurture developmental needs of children in relation to Maslow's theory. Teachers, child-care providers, psychologists, counselors, social workers, therapists, and school administrators and staff will find this book of interest.

Children need to feel valued regardless of their appearance, behavior, or level of achievement. Each child's needs are different; consequently, they must be addressed with a variety of methods. In What All Children Need, Linda Dunlap provides information and guidance to assist those who are helping children grow. Although concepts and ideas from numerous educational and psychological theorists will be included, the framework for this book is based upon Abraham Maslow's seven levels within his "Hierarchy of Needs." Maslow's theory has not been promoted previously as a major model in understanding how to help children develop. Dunlap's intent is to provide concrete and practical examples of ways to nurture developmental needs of children in relation to Maslow's theory.