1. Family HeALTH

2. mARRIAGE Marriage is a lifelong union
between two people who develop an intimate relationship.

3. Emotional intimacy State of being
emotionally connected to another person.

4. Emotional maturity The ability to
assess a relationship and to act according to what is best for
everyone involved.

5. Divorce
Legal ending to a marriage

6. What are some reasons couples get divorced?
Abuse, addiction, unfaithfulness, emotional immaturity,
conflicts with the family, selfishness, lack of communication,
unfulfilled expectations, and financial trouble.

7. Parents….. Custodial parent - The parent with whom
the child resides full time.
Non-custodial parent – The parent who does not have primary care or custody of the child. The noncustodial parent pays child support to the custodial parent.
Joint custody - Custody of a child is
awarded to both parents.

8. Responsibilities before birth,
What type of responsibilities might a couple face when starting a family?
Responsibilities before birth,
emotional maturity, safety, financial, discipline.

9. What are some things a parent can do to help build a healthy self‐esteem in their children?
Give children time and attention, establish
clear rules and limits, take time to listen and communicate,
and praise positive behavior and good choices. How does it
feel when your parents say they are proud of you?

10. 7 different types of families
Nuclear Foster
Non-traditional
Blended
Single Parent
Extended
Adoptive

11. Nuclear Family A nuclear family consists of mom, dad and kids.
Examples: The Simpsons and the Obama family.

12. Non-traditional Family
A nontraditional family consists of moms, dads, and kids just like a
nuclear family.
Non‐traditional families can consist of two
moms and kids or two dads and kids or can be a blended
family or adoptive family.

13. Blended Family
A blended family consists of a biological parent, stepparent, and
stepchildren. Example: Brady Bunch sitcom

14. Single parent Children live with only one parent.
Example: Gilmore Girls sitcom

15. Extended Family
Relatives outside the nuclear family. Examples: grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

16. Adoptive families
Parents are legal guardians over children who are not biologically theirs.
Examples: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and new baby, Louis.

17. Foster Familiy
Children live with a family temporarily until they are adopted or
returned to their biological parents.
Example: The movie “The Blind Side.” The Tuey Family took in Michael Oher when he was homeless. They later adopted him making him part of
their family.

18. What are some things that can cause problems for a family and what are some ways to deal with these problems?
Financial problems, trouble controlling anger, depression,
grief, abuse of any form, delinquent behavior.

19. What are some ways of dealing with these issues?
Therapy
Counseling
Problem-Solving