as in parenthood
the caring for a child by its parents
as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting
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as in raising
to bring forth and raise to maturity through care and education
They expertly parent their second child using all the lessons learned from raising their first.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Giardina said the center can support children and families with resources such as parenting classes and visitations when children in foster care are reuniting with their families.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Still, McGrath and the others are noticing more of a shift away from physical discipline and the tide turning toward authoritative parenting–which McGrath views as a positive development of newer generations opting to base their parenting styles on research rather than tradition.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Remember to record all the interactions with Jen in the parenting app.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Here Are 4 Ways To Deal With A Toxic Family Member
By Darlin Tillery
Life & Trends Reporter
A man's decision to ignore his sister's strict parenting rules while caring for her son has been applauded across the internet.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Giardina said the center can support children and families with resources such as parenting classes and visitations when children in foster care are reuniting with their families.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Still, McGrath and the others are noticing more of a shift away from physical discipline and the tide turning toward authoritative parenting–which McGrath views as a positive development of newer generations opting to base their parenting styles on research rather than tradition.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Remember to record all the interactions with Jen in the parenting app.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenting
Noun
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His uneasy feelings about both parenthood and his time in the industrial neighborhoods of Philly, however, would greatly influence his feature debut.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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Hayes suggests picking a topic that is relevant to new parenthood, but would also be of value to guests.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.—
Laura Gersony,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The State Council also announced a new subsidy system specifically for childbirth and called on local governments to implement maternity and childcare leave policies, as well as providing subsidies for births.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, Pregnant then Screwed’s work saw Joeli speak in support of amendments to the Employment Bill to put an end to NDA usage in maternity discrimination cases, better parental leave provision and ambitious changes to how employers approach flexible working.—
Lauren Coulman,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenting. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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