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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According to her, these cultural differences have created very opposing parenting styles.
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Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
In one example, low-income mothers in the New Orleans area were found to have higher levels of depressed moods after Hurricane Katrina, which was linked to less effective parenting, the study says.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
In short, Aid for Women offers pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, as well as social services, including counseling, parenting courses, material resources, maternity housing, post-maternity housing, insurance assistance and referrals to other medical and social service providers — all absolutely free.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2024
Amy Johnson, mom of two toddlers and the creator of the Amy Baby parenting resource blog.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 June 2024
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Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
In one example, low-income mothers in the New Orleans area were found to have higher levels of depressed moods after Hurricane Katrina, which was linked to less effective parenting, the study says.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
In short, Aid for Women offers pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, as well as social services, including counseling, parenting courses, material resources, maternity housing, post-maternity housing, insurance assistance and referrals to other medical and social service providers — all absolutely free.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2024
Amy Johnson, mom of two toddlers and the creator of the Amy Baby parenting resource blog.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 June 2024
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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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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