parenting
noun
par·ent·ing
ˈper-ən-tiŋ 
Examples of parenting in a Sentence
They share the responsibilities of parenting.
as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
On Monday, July 28, the two co-hosts were joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman to answer a few questions about summer parenting.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
Her ex, Brady, in the meantime, also had things to say about parenting.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025
Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are embracing free-range parenting.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for parenting
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenting. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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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
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