Definition of "parenting" []

• The rearing of a child or children, especially the care, love, and guidance given by a parent. (noun)

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• "I also wanted to add another voice to the crowd stating that nothing in parenting is guaranteed, including pain with breastfeeding."
• ""One of the most common mistakes made in parenting is to think that the child is a miniature adult," said Prof. Lou Aynard, a psychologist with the Family Outreach Network."
• "The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage discourages the use of the word parenting."