Shannon and Josh Gamache are a family who follow the traditional family structure, where Josh goes to work while Shannon stays at home raising the children. Katie Bell explores how the Gamache functions through the experiences of their eight year old, Colin.

Carolyn Mix documents the lives of Terry, Lib, and Nick who are redefining the meaning of the traditional family unit. As a lesbian family living in suburban Portland, they build their own unique structure to define what a family is for them and the traditions they hold.

As they make preparations to move to Berkeley, California, Elizabeth Massa captures the lives of the Rynberg-Going family. Massa highlights how the traditional family structure is different in this family.

Donna M. Galluzzo captures the lives of Terry, Lib, and Nick who are redefining the meaning of the traditional family unit. As a lesbian family living in suburban Portland, they build their own unique structure to define what a family is for them and the traditions they hold.

As they make preparations to move to Berkeley, California, Elizabeth Massa captures the lives of the Rynberg-Going family. Massa highlights how the traditional family structure is different in this family.

Jean Sexton sets out to uncover how families fit into the pattern of life in Madawaska, yet finds out that these patterns are not based on sterotypes but rather the choices people make for their way of life. She discusses family histories, dynamics and life in Madawaska.

Amy Cadge documents the story of the Greer family, discussing their journey to Maine and their studio where they care for people.

Melissa Falcon documents the life of the Weese family and their role in the community of Athens, Maine. Falcon discusses working in the woods and personal stories.

As industry brings in new developments and technology, the small family farm begins to fade into history. Hilary McQuilkin investigates how the barn used to be the way of life for many people and the subject of barn deconstruction.

Juliet Werner highlights the lives of members in the Gelina family, discussing their family band. Werner speaks to the family regarding country music, being a band, and growing up with new interests.

Working together as a family in the manufacturing industry, Ruth Archulater and her sons speak about their experiences working in the mill and starting their own yarn company. The family speaks about their current company and how jobs have moved out of the country.

Heather Goldman captures the lives of the Sanipass family.