This document discusses the importance of children understanding different family structures. It notes that family is key to a child's earliest relationships and identity. It recommends that schools include all types of families, such as single-parent, blended, adoptive, foster families. It suggests building relationships with different families, having multiple respectful conversations, and cherishing each family for who they are in order to help children learn about and be sensitive to different structures.

1. Family Structures http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDeh7kzXQrc

2. Family is key Earliest relationships a child will form Have own definition of who is in their family Family is an extension of themselves Curious about other families Need information to understand structures Will absorb attitudes and biases about different family structures

3. Include all Structures Extra challenges Single parent blended/extended Adoptive Foster Conditionally separated (military)

4. How to learn about families? Invite all in Build relationships Have several conversations Cherish each family for who they are Be sensitive to fear

5. An interesting take on family structure! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKomAoAobYM