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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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It returned this season with a movie that revisits the same characters, all grown up and grappling with parenthood.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Economic hardship, however, is not the only factor as the mental and physical demands of parenthood also weigh on many.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Andrade-Wells said the company plans to expand and foster its online parenthood community and resources, which provide services like free feeding consultations and “a lot of education about that zero-to-one first year.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

The shift toward later parenthood reflects a shift in priorities.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 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




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