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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One of the most heartwarming (and painful) parts of parenting is seeing how much your kids grow and change in a school year.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 3 Aug. 2024
Online commentators and Reddit dwellers were quick to take offense, not only for suggesting the fan letter shortcut but also for encouraging lazy parenting.
—Megan Morrone, Axios, 31 July 2024
To butcher a common parenting adage, the nights are long, but the years are short.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024
Minnie Driver subscribes to the belief that there’s no real handbook for parenting.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 3 Aug. 2024
Online commentators and Reddit dwellers were quick to take offense, not only for suggesting the fan letter shortcut but also for encouraging lazy parenting.
—Megan Morrone, Axios, 31 July 2024
To butcher a common parenting adage, the nights are long, but the years are short.
—Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024
Minnie Driver subscribes to the belief that there’s no real handbook for parenting.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenting. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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