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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The black comedy explores themes of grief, parenthood, gender roles, identity and acceptance, with the tough subject matter offset by the natural humor that can exist in tragedy.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024
These findings could ultimately be positive for women hoping to balance careers, financial stability, and parenthood.
—Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 9 July 2024
Season 1 is a crash course in the adoption process (creator Andy Wolton is an adoptee bringing his own experience of the system), illuminating the rigor and turmoil of bureaucracy surrounding parenthood that simply don’t exist for those doing it biologically.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 4 July 2024
The couple opened up about the challenges of first-time parenthood on an episode of Counting On.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024
These findings could ultimately be positive for women hoping to balance careers, financial stability, and parenthood.
—Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 9 July 2024
Season 1 is a crash course in the adoption process (creator Andy Wolton is an adoptee bringing his own experience of the system), illuminating the rigor and turmoil of bureaucracy surrounding parenthood that simply don’t exist for those doing it biologically.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 4 July 2024
The couple opened up about the challenges of first-time parenthood on an episode of Counting On.
—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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