as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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But, experts argue that the real barrier to parenthood in America has little to do with one-time payouts and everything to do with a broken system that punishes families–mothers in particular–for having children.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
As anyone who has been there knows, early parenthood is a time of steep learning curves.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Throughout its nearly seven-year run, The Conners took fans on an emotional rollercoaster, filled with both happy and sad tears, as the family navigated death, budding romances, parenthood, marital issues and financial hardships.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Addressing the maternal health crisis means addressing its economic dimensions too and pushing for insurance reforms that cover fertility treatments, for workplace policies that support women through pregnancy and parenthood, for childcare solutions that don’t bankrupt families.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
As anyone who has been there knows, early parenthood is a time of steep learning curves.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Throughout its nearly seven-year run, The Conners took fans on an emotional rollercoaster, filled with both happy and sad tears, as the family navigated death, budding romances, parenthood, marital issues and financial hardships.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Addressing the maternal health crisis means addressing its economic dimensions too and pushing for insurance reforms that cover fertility treatments, for workplace policies that support women through pregnancy and parenthood, for childcare solutions that don’t bankrupt families.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
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In the new book, Second Life: Having A Child In The Digital Age, Hess writes about how technology shapes every aspect of parenting — from our online identities to the pressures of sharing our lives in real-time.—
Tonya Mosley,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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View on Reddit While differences in parenting can cause stress, frequent arguments do not always indicate a doomed relationship.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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