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Understand what your child really needs

Track everyday moments. Discover hidden patterns. Meet their 5 emotional needs.

Five Needs app home screen showing calendar with emotional need tracking and recent moments

Behind every behavior is a need

Understanding these drivers is the first step to deeper connection.

Secure · Feeling safe and protected
Respected · Valued for who they are
Important · Feeling significant and capable
Accepted · Loved unconditionally
Included · Part of the group

Recognizing the moments that matter

Everyday behaviors reveal emotional needs. Here's what to look for:

Mia started crying at preschool drop-off

Signals a need to feel Secure—seeking safety during transitions.

Leo insisted on choosing his own clothes

Shows a need to feel Important—wants autonomy and control.

Emma asked to help make dinner

Expressing a need to feel Included—seeking belonging.

Three simple steps

Log moments

Capture behaviors as they happen. Tag the need, add context.

See patterns

Visual breakdowns reveal when and where needs appear most.

Connect deeper

Respond with understanding. Meet needs proactively.

Patterns emerge in days, not months
Insights guide your responses
Fewer conflicts, deeper connection

Patterns reveal themselves visually

See where needs show up most—at home, school, or the store. Discover which activities trigger them—playing, transitioning, or time with siblings. The Analyze screen turns your logged moments into clear visual patterns.

Five Needs app Analyze screen showing visual breakdowns of where needs appear (home, school, store) and what activities trigger them (playing, transitioning, with siblings), with colored dots representing each emotional need
Patterns emerge ✨
Secure Respected Important Accepted Included

Your family's story stays with you

Private by Design

All data stays on your device. No tracking, no analytics, no servers storing your family's moments. Optional iCloud sync stays within Apple's ecosystem.

Minimal & Intentional

No overwhelming features or endless notifications. Just what you need to understand your child's emotional world.

Grow Closer

Discover patterns yourself. Build insight naturally. Connect emotionally with your child without prescriptive advice.

Available Now

Five Needs is available on the App Store

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