parenthood
noun
par·ent·hood
ˈper-ənt-ˌhu̇d 
: the state of being a parent
specifically
: the position, function, or standing of a parent
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parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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Several years later, the duo are navigating the early stages of parenthood.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 15 July 2025
By doing so, growing companies not only attract top talent but also retain high-performing employees whose loyalty and dedication are strengthened through thoughtful support during parenthood.
—Will Fan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Lisa Stephen, a psychologist and wellness coach who focuses on motherhood, said moms still largely carry the weight of caregiving and parenthood, which often makes their transition to an empty nest challenging.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Marian Thurm: 26 years of writing and rewriting the same novel while having 7 other books of my fiction published; parenthood; teaching; grieving the loss of my own parents, who died within 6 weeks of each other; and finally, savoring the joys of grandparenthood.
—Teddy Wayne
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 15 July 2025
By doing so, growing companies not only attract top talent but also retain high-performing employees whose loyalty and dedication are strengthened through thoughtful support during parenthood.
—Will Fan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Lisa Stephen, a psychologist and wellness coach who focuses on motherhood, said moms still largely carry the weight of caregiving and parenthood, which often makes their transition to an empty nest challenging.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Marian Thurm: 26 years of writing and rewriting the same novel while having 7 other books of my fiction published; parenthood; teaching; grieving the loss of my own parents, who died within 6 weeks of each other; and finally, savoring the joys of grandparenthood.
—Teddy Wayne
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parenthood. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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