Across
- 3. pet A beloved animal companion that becomes a member of the family, providing joy, companionship, and unconditional love.
- 4. The wife of one's nephew or niece, who becomes part of the family through marriage and creates new family connections.
- 6. A child who is sponsored by a godparent for religious or spiritual reasons, often forming a special bond with their godparent.
- 11. One of two children born to the same mother at the same time, often sharing a close bond and a unique connection as siblings.
- 13. The parents of one's grandparents, who are an older generation of family members with a wealth of life experience.
- 16. The brother of one's step-parent, who becomes an uncle through marriage and forms a new family relationship.
Down
- 1. The husband of one's niece or nephew, who becomes part of the family through marriage and creates new family connections.
- 2. Brothers or sisters who share only one biological parent, often due to remarriage or multiple relationships within the family.
- 5. parents Adults who legally and permanently take on the role of parents to a child who is not biologically their own.
- 7. The spouses of one's cousins, who become part of the extended family through marriage and create new family connections.
- 8. sibling A younger brother or sister within the family, often looking up to older siblings and forming lasting bonds of friendship.
- 9. The parents of one's step-parent, who become additional grandparents through marriage and blending of families.
- 10. The sister of one's step-parent, who becomes an aunt through marriage and forms a new family relationship.
- 12. reunion A gathering of extended family members, often held to strengthen family bonds, share memories, and celebrate the family's history.
- 14. sibling An older brother or sister within the family, often taking on a protective and guiding role for younger siblings.
- 15. parents Adults who provide a temporary or permanent home and care for children who cannot live with their birth parents.
