parenthood

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Byrne, now an Oscar nominee for the same role, found herself having to explain that parenthood almost always comes with scheduling conflicts and answer follow-up questions about the reptilian addition to her family.

From Los Angeles Times

Single parenthood remains stigmatised in South Korea, leading most people to have children only within marriage.

From Barron's

Gary Barlow and Mark Owen had lost their record contracts, Jason Orange had abandoned his acting ambitions, and Howard Donald was quietly enjoying parenthood.

From BBC

The traditional markers of success still resonate with this generation — 78% viewed homeownership as a central life aspiration, and about two-thirds valued marriage and parenthood.

From MarketWatch

Increasingly that includes decisions about relationships and parenthood – and these choices are, in turn, shaping the future of a country in which both marriage and birth rates are falling.

From BBC