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 something you lose when your parents divorce?
Some answers might be:
Traditions
Parents being together
time with parents
Your parent 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 is a parents job?
To keep you safe!
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 something you gain when your parents divorce?
Answers might be:
New traditions
Another house
Different toys
A new pet
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
True or False: When parents argue about the kids that means the kids are to blame for the divorce.
FALSE!
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