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
Recent Examples on the Web
To the actor, one of the best aspects of parenthood is indulging in his children's willingness to spend time with him.
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Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Yet amid these unimaginable burdens, the women of Gaza are somehow rising to meet challenges that only seem to get heavier by the day: lack of sanitation, single parenthood, hunger, disease.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
There was no lightbulb moment, switch flick, or sudden parting of the clouds—there was just the very real, very raw, all-consuming aspects of parenthood, and space for very little else.
—Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
Childcare responsibilities, depleting resources and the incomparably difficult experiences that come with the territory of parenthood can lead one down a dark path.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The crazy comedic duo take on parenthood in the upcoming pregnancy comedy.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Jrue and Lauren have welcomed children of their own, although their journey to parenthood was not an easy road.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
For individuals and families within the LGBTQ+ community, the path to parenthood is often colored by its own set of unique challenges.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Time and breakups and, hello, parenthood reshape people — plus, pandemic, etc.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Yet amid these unimaginable burdens, the women of Gaza are somehow rising to meet challenges that only seem to get heavier by the day: lack of sanitation, single parenthood, hunger, disease.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
There was no lightbulb moment, switch flick, or sudden parting of the clouds—there was just the very real, very raw, all-consuming aspects of parenthood, and space for very little else.
—Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
Childcare responsibilities, depleting resources and the incomparably difficult experiences that come with the territory of parenthood can lead one down a dark path.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The crazy comedic duo take on parenthood in the upcoming pregnancy comedy.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Jrue and Lauren have welcomed children of their own, although their journey to parenthood was not an easy road.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
For individuals and families within the LGBTQ+ community, the path to parenthood is often colored by its own set of unique challenges.
—Larada Lee, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Time and breakups and, hello, parenthood reshape people — plus, pandemic, etc.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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