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parenthood

noun

ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d

Definition of parenthood

as in parenting

the caring for a child by its parents parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment

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Recent Examples of parenthood So Carol’s a contrast to Madeleine, and also just another look into the world of different kinds of families and parenthood. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for parenthood

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Experts point to busier schedules, parenting demands, shrinking friendship networks and the appeal of at-home entertainment as some possible reasons for the decline.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The parenting conversation about teens and phones is moving past the stopwatch.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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