Family
Across
- 3. A person who is a mother or a father. Parents take care of their children, provide love and support, and help them grow and learn.
- 4. child A child who is placed in the care of a family by a child welfare agency. Foster children live with foster families who provide love, care, and support until they can return to their biological families or find permanent homes.
- 7. A person who has the legal responsibility for a child's well-being and upbringing. Guardians take care of children who are not their biological children and provide a stable and nurturing environment.
- 10. The child of one's aunt or uncle. Cousins are family members who may be similar in age and often have fun playing and spending time together.
- 11. A parent of one's parent. Grandparents are older family members who often provide wisdom, love, and support to their grandchildren.
- 13. An animal that is kept for companionship or enjoyment. Pets become part of the family and bring joy, love, and happiness to their human caretakers.
- 14. A step-brother or step-sister. Step-siblings are people who become part of the family through the marriage of one's parent to someone with children from a previous relationship.
- 15. A person who sponsors a child during a baptism or a confirmation ceremony. Godparents often provide guidance, support, and serve as role models in a child's life.
Down
- 1. A relative by marriage. In-laws are the family members of one's spouse or the spouse of one's siblings. They can become an extended part of the family.
- 2. The son of one's sibling. Nephews are younger male relatives who can be like a little brother and with whom one can create lasting memories.
- 5. A person who marries one's parent but is not one's biological parent. Step-parents can play a nurturing role in the family and provide love and support.
- 6. The brother of one's parent or the husband of one's aunt. Uncles are family members who can be like a second father, offering support and advice.
- 8. The sister of one's parent or the wife of one's uncle. Aunts are family members who can be like a second mother, offering care and guidance.
- 9. The daughter of one's sibling. Nieces are younger female relatives who can be like a little sister and with whom one can share a special bond.
- 11. The child of one's child. Grandchildren are the joy of grandparents and often have a special connection with their older family members.
- 12. A brother or sister. Siblings are people who share the same parents or are adopted into the same family. They often play, learn, and grow together.