Discover Your Family Relationships!

Your family is made up of people who love and care for you. These people are called your family members. You can learn about Types of Families to see how many different kinds of families there are!

Families come in many shapes and sizes. Every family is special and unique. All families share love and care for each other.

Your family can include many different people. A parent is a grown-up who takes care of you. A grandparent is your parent's mom or dad.

A sibling is your brother or sister. A guardian is a grown-up who keeps you safe and loved. Your caregiver is the person who looks after you at home.

Your aunt is your parent's sister. Your uncle is your parent's brother. Your cousins are the children of your aunt or uncle. All of these people can be part of your extended family!

Some families have one parent at home. This is called a single-parent family. Some families are made when two families join together. This is called a blended family.

An extended family includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. In many First Nations communities, the whole community helps raise children. Every kind of family is important and loved!

You can explore Family Roles and Responsibilities to learn what each family member does to help.

Families show love in many ways. They give hugs and say kind words. They share meals and spend time together at home.

Families share by giving things to each other. They care by looking after one another. They help by making things easier for each other. These actions make families strong!

You can also learn about Family Celebrations to see how families celebrate together.

Parent: A parent is a grown-up caregiver who takes care of you at home. Your mom or dad is your parent.

Grandparent: A grandparent is an older relative like your grandma or grandpa. They are your parent's mom or dad.

Sibling: A sibling is your brother or sister. You and your sibling share the same parents.

Guardian: A guardian is a grown-up who is responsible for caring for you. A guardian keeps you safe and loved, just like a parent.

Caregiver: A caregiver is the person who looks after you at home. Your parent or guardian is your caregiver.

Extended Family: Your extended family includes relatives like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who are part of your bigger family.

Single-Parent Family: A single-parent family is when one parent lives with and cares for the children at home.

Blended Family: A blended family is formed when two families join together to make one new family.

Aunt: Your aunt is your parent's sister. She is a female relative in your extended family.

Uncle: Your uncle is your parent's brother. He is a male relative in your extended family.

Cousin: Your cousins are the children of your aunt or uncle. They are part of your extended family.

Household: A household means all the people who live together in one home.

Family Tradition: A family tradition is a special activity your family does together regularly, like eating a special meal or celebrating a holiday.

Diverse: When families are diverse, it means they come in many different shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Canada has many diverse families!

You can draw a picture of your family members. You can tell a story about something your family does together. You can also learn about Family Stories and Family Artifacts to discover more about your family's history.

Think about one way your family shows love. Maybe you share meals or give hugs. Every family has its own special ways of caring!

Learning about family relationships connects to many other exciting topics. You can learn about Family Roles and Responsibilities to see what each family member does to help at home.

You can explore Types of Families to see all the different kinds of families there are. You can also discover Family Origins to learn where your family comes from.

Learning about Family Celebrations shows you how families celebrate special times together. You can read about Family Changes to understand how families can change over time.

You can explore Family Stories and Family Artifacts to learn about your family's past. You can also look at Generational Changes and Then and Now Comparisons to see how families have changed over many years.

After learning about family relationships, you will be ready to explore Family and Community History, Understanding Individual Roles, Roles in Different Settings, and How Roles Change Over Time. These topics will help you understand even more about families and communities!

You already know about the people who love and care for you. That is a great start! Now you can learn the special words for each family member.

Think about who is in your family. You are ready to learn all about family relationships!