RELATIVELY SPEAKING

Your First Cousin is:

The child of your parent’s brother or sister

Their child is your First Cousin Once Removed

Their child is your First Cousin Twice Removed, etc.

Your Second Cousin is:

The grandchild of your grandparent’s brother or sister

Their child is your Second Cousin Once Removed

Their child is your Second Cousin Twice Removed, etc.

Your Third Cousin is;

The great grandchild of your great grandparent’s brother or sister

Their child is your Third Cousin Once Removed - etc.

Your Uncle or Aunt is:

The brother or sister of your parents

Your Great Uncle or Aunt is:

The brother or sister of your grandparents, etc.

Your Nephew or Niece is:

The child of your brother or sister

Your Grand Nephew or Niece is:

The grandchild of your brother or sister, etc.

Whew! Isn’t it great? Or is it grand?