parenthood
noun
par·ent·hood
ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 
: the state of being a parent
specifically
: the position, function, or standing of a parent
Examples of parenthood in a Sentence
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
These days, Maniscalco is busy balancing parenthood with work.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Perhaps no medium is in closer dialogue with parenthood than photography, which is, after all, a reproductive technique.
—Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Interpersonal therapy is often used during transition periods, such as entering new parenthood.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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