FAME & FAMILIES
AMERICAN FAMILY STATISTICS 1960-2013
FAMILIES & THE HEALTH TRIANGLE
INGREDIENTS OF STRONG FAMILIES
COPING WITH CHANGES IN FAMILY SITUATIONS
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Ricky Martin isn't just a multi-talented pop star and actor, but a father of twin sons who he is raising by himself. He has created this type of family.

What is a single-parent family.

100

In 1660 there were 63,727 American children under the age of 18. This many of them were living in a household with just their mother.

What is 5,105.

100
In order to promote this side of a child's health triangle parents/guardians do things such as: feed them, buy them clothes, provide shelter and take them to the dentist.

What us physical health.

100

The most important thing is that family members help each other feel these two things.

What is support and love.

100

When someone new joins the family or when a family member moves out of the home or dies this changes the ____________________ of the family.

What is the structure of the family.

200

Olympic gold gymnast Simone Biles is a part of this kind of family. Her grandparents assumed legal and permanent parental responsibility of her after she spent some time in and out of foster care.

What is an adoptive family.

200

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What is the number of American children living with non-relatives in 1990.

200
One of the most important ways that families promote you social health is by instilling these.

What are values. (These include core ethical values such as responsibility, honesty & respect.)

200

These "ingredients" of strong families includes expressing appreciation for each other and helping each other through difficult times.

What are caring and support.

200

This is perhaps the most difficult change a family can go through.

What is the death of a family member.

300

The Brady's from the popular 1970's sitcom, The Brady Bunch, portrayed this kind of family on television. 

What is a blended family.

300

Between 1960 and 2013 a large majority of American children lived in a household with this many parents.

What is two parents.

300

This type of positive feedback that helps a child feel appreciated and supported by parents helps boost their mental and emotional health.

What are affirmations.

300

Using "I" messages

Practicing Active Listening

Open body language


What is good communication.

300

When parents divorce they need to come to agreement about where the children will live and about how they will share this, the legal right to make decisions affecting children and the responsibility for their care.

What is custody.

400

Marilyn Monroe's mother contended with severe mental health struggles. When Marilyn was just 13 days old her mother placed her in the care of a couple who were registered with the state of California to be able to assume temporary legal responsibility of children who's parents couldn't provide for them.

What is a foster family.

400

Although fathers provide essential support to the health and well-being of their children, when comparing single-parent households: father-only households are this (more than or less than) compared to mother-only households.

What is less-than. (Meaning there are consistently less father-only households than mother-only households.)

400

Most family rules exist to promote a child's safety and health. Parents/guardians implement rules in order to set limits for this; or the way a person acts or conducts himself/herself; especially towards others.

What is limits on behavior.

400

Parents "sprinkle" this "ingredient" into their family when they keep their promises. Children "sprinkle" it in when they are honest, loyal and reliable.

What is trust.

400

A family may not be able to pay bills because a parent loses a job, or there are unexpected medical expenses, or poor family budgeting. This effects the family's ___________________ situation. 

What is financial. 

500
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have been married since 1982. Many people only know about their two children: Jack and Kelly. But they actually have another daughter named Aimee. Ozzy, Sharon and their three children make this kind of family together.

What is a nuclear family.

500

Since 1970, this has happened to the number of children being raised in two-parent households.

What is declined or decreased.

500

Sharing traditions such as enjoying fireworks on the 4th of July enriches families and helps develop a sense of this type of identity, which can create important social bonds that extend beyond the family.

What is a sense of cultural identity.

500

Jacob demonstrates this "ingredient" when he makes an effort to get home to eat dinner with his family each evening, when he works with his parents to solve problems and when he sacrifices his time to help his little sister complete her homework.

What is commitment.

500

No matter what stressful circumstances a family may go through, open and honest ___________________ is one important step for coping in a healthy way.

What is communication.

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