parenthood
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The author is Delano Squires, a black husband and father who focuses on marriage and parenthood at the Heritage Foundation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
These are not the people who need to be convinced that parenthood is desirable, but this is the group that needs support to achieve their goal.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
American parenthood is plagued with structural problems: A lack of affordable childcare, an increasingly rising standard for “good” parenting, and a cost of living that necessitates more than one income per family.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
Luke is now aged two and his parents say he is a "lovely, lovely boy" and very "special" to them, but Conor said he initially struggled with parenthood.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Plus, she’s been sewing banners, interviewing new judges, and finding sponsors for the pageant, which means she’s checked out of parenthood completely for a few months.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
