A "normal family" is a term commonly used to describe a family unit that is considered typical or conventional within a specific culture or society. However, there are many synonyms that can be used to describe a family that does not conform to traditional stereotypes or expectations. For example, the term "blended family" can refer to a family where two parents have remarried and merged their families. An "adoptive family" is a family that has adopted children, while a "single-parent family" is headed by one parent. "Same-sex parent family" refers to families headed by same-sex couples and "extended family" describes households with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who all live together.