co-parent

American  

[koh-pair-uhnt, -par-, koh-pair-, -par-, koh-pair-uhnt, -par-] / ˈkoʊˌpɛər ənt, -ˌpær-, koʊˈpɛər-, -ˈpær-, koʊˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /

Or coparent

noun

1. a divorced or separated parent who shares equally with the other parent in the custody and care of a child.

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verb (used with object)

1. to share equally with another parent in the care of (a child).

verb (used without object)

1. to act as a co-parent.

Etymology

Origin of co-parent

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

As a co-parent, she had to put this into practice herself when her stepdaughter admitted she wanted to spend Christmas Day with her dad and siblings after they moved further away.

From BBC

Following their split, an insider told People that their children were their main concern and they were focused on successfully co-parenting.

From MarketWatch

White and Timlin split in 2023; however, the duo continue to co-parent their kids, who are primarily based in Los Angeles.

From MarketWatch

He explained he was newly divorced and co-parenting his two children back home in London.

From Los Angeles Times

She has since referred to her family relationship on Instagram as co-parenting with the “#bestexhusbandever.”

From Los Angeles Times