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

Example Sentences

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 • Feb. 23, 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

Chance the Rapper is opening up about co-parenting with his ex-wife as he prepares to release a new album and go on a national tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

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

Martinez in a pair of filings this week accused his ex-wife of constructing a “twisted narrative” to edge him out of his co-parenting role.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024