parenting

American  

[pair-uhn-ting, par-] / ˈpɛər ən tɪŋ, ˈpær- /

noun

1. the rearing of children.

   The schedule allows her very little time for parenting.

2. the methods, techniques, etc., used or required in the rearing of children.

   a course in parenting.

3. the state of being a parent; parenthood.

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adjective

1. of or concerned with the rearing of children.

   good parenting skills.

parenting British  

/ ˈpɛərəntɪŋ /

noun

1. the care and upbringing of a child

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Usage

Parenting has come to be favored over parenthood, rearing, and bringing up in sociological and educational literature and in popular writing.

Etymology

Origin of parenting

First recorded in 1955–60; parent + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She quit her day job as a teacher to be a stay-at-home mom and kept posting about parenting struggles, mental health, paid leave, childcare and more.

From Salon

The bundles also include information and advice about parenting and support programmes.

From BBC

An activist’s toddler is at the center of a debate about parenting and civility at Police Commission meetings.

From Los Angeles Times

Studies also find that parenting style is a crucial mediator in the relationship between social-media use and mental health.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s a big thing in parenting blogs around being present with your kids,” said Ferrante’s wife, Mary Beth Ferrante, who runs an executive leadership coaching firm.

From The Wall Street Journal