parenthood
noun
par·ent·hood
ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 
: the state of being a parent
specifically
: the position, function, or standing of a parent
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parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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As an artist who often publicly discusses mental health struggles, Caudle was willing to channel the anxiety that comes with impending parenthood throughout the process of writing and recording Heavy Thrill.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
Federal policies provided some low-income families with cash assistance that helped ease the cost of transition to parenthood.
—Aarushi Bhandari, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
Determined to raise Maddy as a single father, Matt is thrown headfirst into the complexities of parenthood in all its forms, but as Maddy grows up and begins to realize her mother's absence, things become more emotionally complex.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Studies suggest that, like mothers, fathers may undergo a shift in their biology in preparation for and in response to the responsibilities of parenthood.
—Richard Sima, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
Federal policies provided some low-income families with cash assistance that helped ease the cost of transition to parenthood.
—Aarushi Bhandari, The Conversation, 19 June 2026
Determined to raise Maddy as a single father, Matt is thrown headfirst into the complexities of parenthood in all its forms, but as Maddy grows up and begins to realize her mother's absence, things become more emotionally complex.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
Studies suggest that, like mothers, fathers may undergo a shift in their biology in preparation for and in response to the responsibilities of parenthood.
—Richard Sima, Washington Post, 18 June 2026
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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