as in parenthood
the caring for a child by its parents
as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting
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as in raising
to bring forth and raise to maturity through care and education
They expertly parent their second child using all the lessons learned from raising their first.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Most moms and dads consider the first few years of parenting to be among the hardest.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Does parenting ever get better?
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
However, their real-life parenting strategies might leave one in shock.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Easy Houseplants Perfect For Beginners Take some of the work out of new plant parenting with these houseplants.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Most moms and dads consider the first few years of parenting to be among the hardest.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Does parenting ever get better?
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
However, their real-life parenting strategies might leave one in shock.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The truth is that the child-free path opens doors that might slam shut under the financial pressure of parenthood. 2.Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Amid the stress of work and the full-court press of parenthood, this regular hang with the ladies has been a reliable source of good vibes and commiseration.Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The State Council also announced a new subsidy system specifically for childbirth and called on local governments to implement maternity and childcare leave policies, as well as providing subsidies for births.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, Pregnant then Screwed’s work saw Joeli speak in support of amendments to the Employment Bill to put an end to NDA usage in maternity discrimination cases, better parental leave provision and ambitious changes to how employers approach flexible working.Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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