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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Likewise, parenting thrives on a mother’s instinctive ability to nurture, support and unlock the potential of her children.
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Sarat Chakravarthi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Levy chatted with us about why many parts of the parenting experience are ripe for disruption and how taking risks can lead to great things.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
The series, which blends a cooking show format with celebrity interviews, sees Meghan welcome guests to a replica of her Montecito, California estate and dole out tips on entertaining, baking and parenting.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Second Sense tries to provide what each client needs individually, from measuring medication to parenting classes on changing diapers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Sarat Chakravarthi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Levy chatted with us about why many parts of the parenting experience are ripe for disruption and how taking risks can lead to great things.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
The series, which blends a cooking show format with celebrity interviews, sees Meghan welcome guests to a replica of her Montecito, California estate and dole out tips on entertaining, baking and parenting.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Second Sense tries to provide what each client needs individually, from measuring medication to parenting classes on changing diapers.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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