Family Relations
Bell RingerUltimately, healthy families are the foundation of a healthy society.Do you agree or disagree with the statement above and why?10 min
Family Tree ActivityJack’s Family TreePartner Work 10 minutes
Function of the Family1.  Emotional Needs2.  Physical Needs3.  Culture/Tradition4.  Social Skills
Types of FamiliesNuclear Family:  two parents and one or more children living in the same place.Single Parent Family: one parent caring for one or more children.Blended Family: consists of a married couple and their children from previous marriages (formed when a single parent remarries).Extended Family:  a family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children.Adoptive Family:  consist of a parent or parents and one or more adopted children.  Can have both adopted and biological children.Foster Family: the temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them.
Family Video10 minutesYours, Mine, and Ours (7 minutes) Start right at Chapter 4Step Mom  Full HouseBoy Meets WorldThe Brady BunchThe Berenstein Bears
Family and Your HealthHow does your family promote your physical health?Providing medical careSetting limits on behaviorTeaching health skillsHow does your family promote your mental/emotional health?Positive feedbackSupportEncouragementHow does your family promote your social health?ValuesCultural Heritage
Characteristics of Strong FamiliesGood CommunicationCaring and SupportRespectCommitmentTrust
Stress on the FamilyChanges in Family StructureBirth and AdoptionSeparation and DivorceRemarriageDeath of a family memberChanges in Family CircumstancesMoving to a new homeChanges in the family’s financial situationIllness and disabilityAlcohol or other drug abuse
Changes Occurring in the Family TodayDual IncomeHow does this affect the family?Blended FamiliesHow can this cause stress in the family?Why is this a new situation we are being face with?Single Parents What difficulties can this cause?Why is this a new circumstance today?
Family Crossword Competition5-10 minutesBuy a bag a mini candybars Top five finishers with correct answers and legible writing in each class get a candybar
Family Coat of Arms20 minutes to work on it 10 minutes to shareFill in the shield with several pictures that represent your familyHave at least 10 itemsColor the shield and make it look nice in the time you have.

Family relations[1]

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    Bell RingerUltimately, healthyfamilies are the foundation of a healthy society.Do you agree or disagree with the statement above and why?10 min
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    Family Tree ActivityJack’sFamily TreePartner Work 10 minutes
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    Function of theFamily1. Emotional Needs2. Physical Needs3. Culture/Tradition4. Social Skills
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    Types of FamiliesNuclearFamily: two parents and one or more children living in the same place.Single Parent Family: one parent caring for one or more children.Blended Family: consists of a married couple and their children from previous marriages (formed when a single parent remarries).Extended Family: a family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children.Adoptive Family: consist of a parent or parents and one or more adopted children. Can have both adopted and biological children.Foster Family: the temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them.
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    Family Video10 minutesYours,Mine, and Ours (7 minutes) Start right at Chapter 4Step Mom Full HouseBoy Meets WorldThe Brady BunchThe Berenstein Bears
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    Family and YourHealthHow does your family promote your physical health?Providing medical careSetting limits on behaviorTeaching health skillsHow does your family promote your mental/emotional health?Positive feedbackSupportEncouragementHow does your family promote your social health?ValuesCultural Heritage
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    Characteristics of StrongFamiliesGood CommunicationCaring and SupportRespectCommitmentTrust
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    Stress on theFamilyChanges in Family StructureBirth and AdoptionSeparation and DivorceRemarriageDeath of a family memberChanges in Family CircumstancesMoving to a new homeChanges in the family’s financial situationIllness and disabilityAlcohol or other drug abuse
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    Changes Occurring inthe Family TodayDual IncomeHow does this affect the family?Blended FamiliesHow can this cause stress in the family?Why is this a new situation we are being face with?Single Parents What difficulties can this cause?Why is this a new circumstance today?
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    Family Crossword Competition5-10minutesBuy a bag a mini candybars Top five finishers with correct answers and legible writing in each class get a candybar
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    Family Coat ofArms20 minutes to work on it 10 minutes to shareFill in the shield with several pictures that represent your familyHave at least 10 itemsColor the shield and make it look nice in the time you have.