as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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The Bravo producer highlighted that parenthood has changed him and his priorities in a talk with People.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
The truth is that the child-free path opens doors that might slam shut under the financial pressure of parenthood.
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—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Amid the stress of work and the full-court press of parenthood, this regular hang with the ladies has been a reliable source of good vibes and commiseration.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
This new phase of parenthood is full of play dates and sleepovers, drop-offs and pickups.
—Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
The truth is that the child-free path opens doors that might slam shut under the financial pressure of parenthood.
2.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Amid the stress of work and the full-court press of parenthood, this regular hang with the ladies has been a reliable source of good vibes and commiseration.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
This new phase of parenthood is full of play dates and sleepovers, drop-offs and pickups.
—Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 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 24 Jan. 2025.
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