parenting

1 of 2

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈper-ən-tiŋ 

1

: the raising of a child by its parents

2

: the act or process of becoming a parent

3

: the taking care of someone in the manner of a parent

parenting

2 of 2

present participle of parent entry 2

Synonyms of parenting

Noun

• parenthood
• raising
• maternity
• mothering

Examples of parenting in a Sentence

Noun

They share the responsibilities of parenting.

as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

According to Dipesh Patel, a licensed psychotherapist and parenting expert that specializes in family expectations, working with dorm decorators or rush consultants can amount to outsourcing developmentally important experiences for young people. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

There will also be life skills and wellness education, including financial literacy, parenting workshops and substance abuse counseling. — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026

Having credited her own mother for influencing her parenting style, Crawford also expressed her own desire for her children to have children of their own in the interview. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

McCartney has just infused her signature design codes into a collection of strollers and accessories made with Bugaboo, a Dutch design company that specializes in high-end parenting gear. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing parenting

• attachment parenting
• foster parenting

Kids Definition

parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈpar-ənt-iŋ 

ˈper-

: the raising of a child by its parents

Medical Definition

parenting

noun

par·​ent·​ing ˈpar-ənt-iŋ, ˈper- 

: the raising of a child by its parents