as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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Even in a fully remote setup, the challenge of balancing work with the joys and demands of parenthood is real.
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Raul Handa, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
But worry is part of parenthood (or so I’ve been told).
—Daliah Singer, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Given these costs and pressures, a growing number of Americans are opting out of parenthood.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
Thank you for being my partner in crime, life and parenthood.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Raul Handa, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
But worry is part of parenthood (or so I’ve been told).
—Daliah Singer, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
Given these costs and pressures, a growing number of Americans are opting out of parenthood.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
Thank you for being my partner in crime, life and parenthood.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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