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parenthood

[pair-uhnt-hood, par-] / ˈpɛər əntˌhʊd, ˈpær- /
NOUN
fatherhood
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NOUN
maternity
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Antonyms
NOUN
motherhood
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But it felt key to the answer of it, and we were talking so much about parenthood and what you would do for your child and what it means.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Her body is not the only thing that has changed with Kinsella adding that parenthood has helped her become better at taking the pressure off herself as an athlete.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Some may find a partner and conceive on their own; some may decide they no longer want children; and others may choose another path to parenthood, such as adoption.

From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026

Older parenthood is on the rise — but it comes with a tough new set of financial rules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

“It’s funny—not long ago, parenthood wasn’t even on my mind. And these days, our goslings are all I can think about. As we speak, I can feel myself being pulled back to them, like gravity.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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