as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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In some situations, parenthood can actually make social connections stronger with non-parents.
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Carolyn Highland, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
On top of that, parenthood can build resilience and boost time management and problem solving skills.
—Check Warner, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Spending time with her is like live action role-playing parenthood.
—As Told To James Factora, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Cuevas wanted to get the full spectrum of emotions that come with all facets of parenthood, but the team was careful not to fall into old habits and lean too heavily on the feeling that carried their previous project.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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Carolyn Highland, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
On top of that, parenthood can build resilience and boost time management and problem solving skills.
—Check Warner, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Spending time with her is like live action role-playing parenthood.
—As Told To James Factora, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Cuevas wanted to get the full spectrum of emotions that come with all facets of parenthood, but the team was careful not to fall into old habits and lean too heavily on the feeling that carried their previous project.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for parenthood
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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