co-parenting

American  

[koh-pair-uhnt-ing, koh-par-uhnt-ing] / ˌkoʊˈpɛər ənt ɪŋ, ˌkoʊˈpær ənt ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or practice of shared care of one or more children as co-parents.

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adjective

1. involving the shared care of one or more children as co-parents.

Other Word Forms

• co-parented
  adjective

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Example Sentences

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co-parenting

Tianna and Nikki finally found a donor they felt safe with on a co-parenting website and created a contract so that all parties were aware of their plans for contact and parental rights.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

“It’s been amicable, and they’ve transitioned into a great co-parenting routine. The children are the priority and the heart of the family’s relationship,” the insider told the outlet.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026

Martinez shared two children with his ex-girlfriend and they were co-parenting for several months after they broke up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2026

In a joint statement issued to US media outlets, representatives for the couple said the pair "have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting".

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2025

In their announcement, the estranged partners said they would remain committed to co-parenting their children.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024

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