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

When Simpson and Johnson first announced their split, the musician insisted that their kids were their main priority—vowing that they would continue to co-parent as amicably as possible.

From MarketWatch

“One of the biggest misconceptions in co-parenting is that you need perfect communication to make it work,” she says.

From MarketWatch

His comments came after insiders shared some insight into Perry and Bloom’s plans for co-parenting their 5-year-old daughter, claiming that the former couple are aiming to remain completely “amicable” for the sake of their child.

From MarketWatch

"Our main focus is our girls and we just want to co-parent the best way we can and give them all the love and energy and positivity," she says.

From BBC

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