English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

parenting

PEH-uh-ruhn-tihng
noun
1
The activity and approach of raising and guiding a child.
"They read several books on gentle parenting before the baby arrived."

How to Use Parenting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe everyday work and style of bringing up a child.

Common pairings
parenting style gentle parenting co-parenting

Word Forms

parentings plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “parenting” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

They read several books on gentle _____ before the baby arrived.

Rhymes for parenting

See all rhymes for parenting →
Definitions: FreeDict original editorial