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

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

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