parenthood

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“Full Phil” took about an hour to reveal its point — that parenthood makes you a glutton for punishment — and the jokes are more gestures at where a joke should be.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The MV Hondius was a dream trip for me, one of my last exotic trips before parenthood.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“But delayed parenthood often comes with increased reliance on fertility care, and today, too many people who want children face significant barriers to accessing it.”

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Both actors say the project has shifted their own perspectives on parenthood and relationships.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Once, these images of parenthood had troubled Shukumar, adding to his anxiety that he was still a student at thirty-five.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri