as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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In his warning, then Surgeon General Vivek Murthy cited lack of social services, high costs of childcare, nonexistent safety nets, and technology concerns as just some of the things that are making American parenthood literally hazardous to our health.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Now, Pete and Ellie must try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hope of becoming a family.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 15 May 2025
Amber Heard is swimming into a new chapter of parenthood, just in time for Mother's Day.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
This includes the improvement of benefits for current and future mothers, aimed at supporting them through different stages of family planning and parenthood.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Now, Pete and Ellie must try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hope of becoming a family.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 15 May 2025
Amber Heard is swimming into a new chapter of parenthood, just in time for Mother's Day.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
This includes the improvement of benefits for current and future mothers, aimed at supporting them through different stages of family planning and parenthood.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthood
parenting
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Under the parenting plan, Travis was supposed to seek mental health treatment and anger management counseling but had not, per the affidavit.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Recognizing the mental load in both partners A new age of parenting has created various pressures and challenges for both moms and dads, mental health experts said.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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