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Diverse family PowerPoint

A family consisting of a married man and woman and their biological children.
In a dominant society this is the most reinforced family type.
It is important as educators to remember that although a family is nuclear, support may still be necessary.

This family is made up of either a mother or a father who raises a child solely on their own.
These families can include birth children or adopted children.
Other parents may have been involved at one point, or not at all.
As educators it is our responsibility to find out what current support the family has, what other adults play a role in the child’s life, and if additional support may be needed.

Transnational families live in more than one country.
They may spend more time in one country, or spend part of the year in one country, but return to the other country on a regular basis.
Children of transnational families may be taken care of by multiple family members in either country they find themselves staying in.
As educators we need to be aware of what makes a transnational child feel comfortable. We need to be aware of the cultural standings children follow, and ask about group care each child has experienced.

A family consisting of members from two or more families.
Children of blended families may live with their new blended family part of the time, most of the time, or all of the time depending on a child’s specific living arrangements.
Blended families should be proactive and communicate with schools about their family situations openly and honestly.
The school should communicate and stress the importance of speaking with the guidance counselor or gaining other resources if the children involved begin to feel stressed or anxious about their new family situation.