parenthood
noun
par·ent·hood
ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 
: the state of being a parent
specifically
: the position, function, or standing of a parent
Examples of parenthood in a Sentence
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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But, as a mother herself who understood the nuances of parenthood, Chen was intent on finding some redemption while still staying true to Ayres' story.
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2024
From cozy bassinets and swaddles to comfy toddler beds and handy sound machines, there’s a product for just about every stage of parenthood.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 8 Aug. 2024
The encounter was one of my lowest moments of early parenthood.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
There were many years since that time where Corgan would have scoffed at the idea of playing a greatest hits set at a stadium before Green Day, but the man has softened considerably with age and late-in-life parenthood.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2024
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2024
From cozy bassinets and swaddles to comfy toddler beds and handy sound machines, there’s a product for just about every stage of parenthood.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 8 Aug. 2024
The encounter was one of my lowest moments of early parenthood.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024
There were many years since that time where Corgan would have scoffed at the idea of playing a greatest hits set at a stadium before Green Day, but the man has softened considerably with age and late-in-life parenthood.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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