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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Recent Examples of parenting
Sofia Celeste, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
The demands of modern parenting are fundamentally at odds with the model of success in today's workplace.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Staff Pick: Gentle parenting is proving too much for many parents
Sam Nicole
A 30-minute argument over socks might sound crazy, but that can be the unintended byproduct of gentle parenting.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Children exposed to chronic stresses became dysfunctional adults whose attempts at parenting created a new generation with similar issues.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
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For Crate & Kids, celebrity interior designer Jeremiah Brent blended his design sensibility with parenting insights, creating a collection that is playful, sophisticated and designed to last.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
The demands of modern parenting are fundamentally at odds with the model of success in today's workplace.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Staff Pick: Gentle parenting is proving too much for many parents
Sam Nicole
A 30-minute argument over socks might sound crazy, but that can be the unintended byproduct of gentle parenting.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
Children exposed to chronic stresses became dysfunctional adults whose attempts at parenting created a new generation with similar issues.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
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Grieving a miscarriage can involve grieving the expectations made during the pregnancy, the role of parent to this specific child, the identity of parenthood itself, as well as a person's private hopes and dreams.Gina Moffa, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The rapper, however, is not pregnant, and actually discussed parenthood in a recent interview with Charlamagne Tha God.Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
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The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges its dependence on generating positive cash flows and raising additional capital to meet future obligations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The proud mom of two posted a few throwback snaps on Instagram of herself with Olympia from her maternity shoot before welcoming Adira.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Allyson’s decision to speak out against her primary sponsor, Nike, over maternity protections was groundbreaking.Shelley Zalis, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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