as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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Recent Examples of parenthood
Talk about how parenthood is changing you both, not just the logistics of baby care.
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Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
This dad is signing her up for a lifetime of doing all the labor of parenthood, with none of the enjoyment.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 1 May 2025
Paid family leave, flexible schedules, and empathy for the demands of new parenthood are non-negotiable.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The ‘bros’ have dominated longevity health for too long
That opportunity and the unfiltered realities of parenthood have now grown Frida to more than 150 products, covering everything from conception to post-partum and breastfeeding care, and beyond.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
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Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
This dad is signing her up for a lifetime of doing all the labor of parenthood, with none of the enjoyment.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 1 May 2025
Paid family leave, flexible schedules, and empathy for the demands of new parenthood are non-negotiable.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The ‘bros’ have dominated longevity health for too long
That opportunity and the unfiltered realities of parenthood have now grown Frida to more than 150 products, covering everything from conception to post-partum and breastfeeding care, and beyond.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthood
parenting
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Modern parenting often requires navigating dietary restrictions, allergies, and the pressures of social media and peer parenting culture.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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Jessica Biel took some parenting notes from her experience on The Better Sister.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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