parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈper-ən-tiŋ 

1

: the raising of a child by its parents

2

: the act or process of becoming a parent

3

: the taking care of someone in the manner of a parent

Synonyms

• parenthood

Examples of parenting in a Sentence

They share the responsibilities of parenting.

as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting

Recent Examples on the Web

Sarah Bradley has been writing parenting content since 2017, after her third son was born. —Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 17 June 2024

Many viewers also applauded his vulnerability and strong parenting skills, but McAfee was especially moved by the more personal responses to his clip. —Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024

With breathtaking animation and a moving tale about parenting, this eye-popping flick makes for a perfect family movie night. —EW.com, 14 June 2024

Do It Your Way Take the time early on to develop your own style of parenting. —Gabriel Alcala, New York Times, 14 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing parenting

• attachment parenting
• foster parenting

Kids Definition

parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈpar-ənt-iŋ 

ˈper-

: the raising of a child by its parents

Medical Definition

parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈpar-ənt-iŋ, ˈper- 

: the raising of a child by its parents