Blended Families
What is a blended family?
A blended family is a family that has a step parent and possibly step-siblings
What does divorce mean?
You miss your mother while with your father, what can you do?
Way to go!
Name three words that also mean happy.
What is the largest state in America?
Your mom gets remarried. Her new partner has a child named Brett. What would you call Brett in your family?
Your step-brother.
What is the difference between separation and divorce?
People who were not married separate, people who were married divorce.
Your dad has become angrier since the divorce, what can you do?
Good ideas!
What coping skill has you write down your thoughts, feelings, concerns, experiences, etc.
Journaling
What are the 3 primary colors?
Red, blue, and yellow
What is the difference between a step-sibling and a half-sibling?
A step-sibling has no genetic relation to you and you share 50% of your genes with a half sibling.
What is physical custody?
The time you spend with each parent.
What are the 5 steps to the problem solving model we have worked on in this group?
1. State the problem
2. Come up with solutions
3. Choose a solution
4. Do it
5. Evaluate the solution's effectiveness
Deep breathing and meditation are an example of what?
Mindfulness
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
Name three concerns a child might have about a parent getting remarried.
1. They won't have time for me anymore.
2. They might not love me as much.
3. I might not like my new step-parent
4. I might not like by step-siblings
5. My other parent might get mad about it.
What is legal custody?
The right of each parent to share in important decisions, such as schooling, medical treatment, etc.
You don't want to tell other kids about your mother and father's divorce, what can you do?
Awesome job!
Name three feelings you have felt about divorce or separation in your families.
Thank you for sharing! :)
In what country did the Olympic games originate in?
Greece
What TV show that was popular in the 1970's followed a blended family?
The Brady Bunch
What is a Guardian ad Litem?
A lawyer that is assigned to some divorce cases that helps represent the best interest of the child(ren) in the court room.
You want you parent's to get back together, but you know they never will. What can you do instead?
Great ideas!
What is the anger iceberg?
It is a way of showing that other emotions often lead us to become angry. In other words, anger is not a primary emotions, but a secondary emotion.
What year was the St. Louis Arch built in?
1963