Synonyms of parenthood

parenthood

noun

ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 

as in parenting

the caring for a child by its parents

parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parenting
• raising
• maternity
• upbringing
• mothering
• motherhood
• rearing
• fatherhood
• paternity
• caregiving
• fathering
• caretaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parenthood

Gaga has spoken openly about her desire to begin her parenthood journey over the past several years. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Giving yourself grace and finding small moments of joy can help balance the ups and downs of early parenthood. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Sep. 2026

Raised in Idaho and rooted now in New York, Hunter mines the rural‑urban divide, religion, parenthood and finances to explore how ordinary people shoulder shame, struggle and a fragile sense of hope. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

One of the themes is parenthood and a way of conceiving motherhood and parental love as control and ambition that is projected onto one’s children. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026