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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Self-care Self-care is a critical component of parenting that often gets neglected.
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Wendy L. Hunter, Parents, 9 July 2024
Texas Pregnancy Care Network manages dozens of subcontractors that provide counseling and parenting classes and that distribute material aid such as diapers and formula.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 9 July 2024
Another told the couple their son’s behavior was the result of bad parenting.
—Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2024
Khloé Kardashian is facing some criticism from her family over her parenting choices.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
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Wendy L. Hunter, Parents, 9 July 2024
Texas Pregnancy Care Network manages dozens of subcontractors that provide counseling and parenting classes and that distribute material aid such as diapers and formula.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, ProPublica, 9 July 2024
Another told the couple their son’s behavior was the result of bad parenting.
—Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2024
Khloé Kardashian is facing some criticism from her family over her parenting choices.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for parenting
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenting. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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