Synonyms of parenting

parenting 1 of 2

noun

ˈper-ən-tiŋ 

as in parenthood

the caring for a child by its parents

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

parenting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of parent

as in raising

to bring forth and raise to maturity through care and education

They expertly parent their second child using all the lessons learned from raising their first.

Related Words

• raising
• nurturing
• fostering
• mothering
• rearing
• nourishing
• nursing
• fathering
• feeding
• cultivating
• watching
• attending
• ministering (to)
• providing (for)
• cradling
• caring (for)
• supplying
• producing
• having
• generating
• minding
• spawning
• breeding
• hatching
• begetting
• gendering
• propagating
• siring
• reproducing
• multiplying
• engendering
• getting
• procreating
• bearing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parenting

Noun

In fact, Perez has never shied from self-reflection, speaking openly about his weight struggles and parenting challenges, sharing his hair-loss journey, and the trials and tribulations of several cross-country moves. — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026

Blige has a huge family — and has seen firsthand how demanding parenting can be. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Create ‘Me’ Time Jenny Pritchett, who juggles a full-time writing job with parenting a son and a stepdaughter, has worked a few moments of me-time into her regular routine. — Matt Villano, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026

Kylie, in the midst of raising four kids under age 6, regularly shares updates and parenting tips on her podcast. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 July 2026