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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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in July 2024, the drummer opened up about adjusting to parenthood with his 15-month-old son Rocky.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The song’s celebration of imperfection has subsequently been adopted by everyone from Kylie Jenner to mothers groups struggling with the pressures of parenthood.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Single parents—who often have to do all of the cooking, scheduling, and other administrative work of parenthood—may also find that they are not considered the fun parent in contrast to another adult or caregiver in their child’s lives.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Here, being replaceable is a relief, as Pasqual struggles to balance his career as half of a successful directing duo with the demands of impending parenthood.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The song’s celebration of imperfection has subsequently been adopted by everyone from Kylie Jenner to mothers groups struggling with the pressures of parenthood.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Single parents—who often have to do all of the cooking, scheduling, and other administrative work of parenthood—may also find that they are not considered the fun parent in contrast to another adult or caregiver in their child’s lives.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
Here, being replaceable is a relief, as Pasqual struggles to balance his career as half of a successful directing duo with the demands of impending parenthood.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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