1. Many different types of Families:
Nuclear family: 2 parents and one or more children
Single parent family: one parent and one or more children
Blended family: formed when 2 people marry at least one has a child from a previous relationship
Extended family: one or two parents and children as well as other relatives such as grandparents.

2. Family Life Cycle Childbearing Family 0-2 1/2 years old Leaving Home
Family with Preschoolers 2 ½ - 6 yrs
Empty Nest
Launching Center
marriage
Parenting
Retirement
Independence
Family with School Children yrs old
Parenting adolescents yr old
Family Life Cycle

3. Beginning Stage Single or married, independent of parents
What are some characteristics of this stage?

4. Expanding Stage Just starting family, kids from 0-5 years
What are some characteristics of this stage?

5. What are some characteristics of this stage?
Developing Stage
Kids from ages 6-20 years
What are some characteristics of this stage?

6. Launching Stage
Family that’s sending kids off to college and independence
What are some characteristics of this stage?

7. What are some characteristics of this stage?
Aging Stage
Retirement to death
What are some characteristics of this stage?

8. La Familia Pizza Project!
What does your family look like?

9. Create a personal pan pizza that reflects the Family Life Cycle Stage of your family currently. You will use the following key to know exactly what toppings will reflect what:
Topping
Family Life Cycle Stage
Pepperoni
# of people you have in your family
Yellow Cheese Strands
Reflects if you have multiple genders of siblings in your home
Orange Cheese Strands
Reflects if you have one gender of siblings in your home
Sausage (Launching)
If you have any older siblings that have moved out
Olives (Aging)
If you have any nieces or nephews /if your parents are soon to be retired
Mushrooms (Expanding)
If you have toddlers or babies in your family
Green Peppers (Developing)
If you have any children that are from ages 6-20 still living at home

10. Discussion Questions:
Does everyone’s pizza look different? How is this like our own families?
Is there a type of pizza that’s better?
Even if your pizza is changing, isn’t it still essentially just a pizza?
How can knowing what stage your family is in help strengthen your family?

11. What does your mom do for you?
Book: MARS NEEDS MOMS
What does your mom do for you?