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Life Stages - Raising Children

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to adopt
to adopt
[Verb]

to take someone's child into one's family and become their legal parent

Ex: The couple decided to adopt a child to expand their family and share their love. 
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adoption
adoption
[noun]

the legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own

Ex: The couple completed the adoption process and welcomed their new daughter into their home. 
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adoptive
adoptive
[Adjective]

(of a child or parent) related through adoption

Ex: The adoptive parents showered their new child with love and affection from the moment they brought them home. 
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to babysit

to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

Ex: She agreed to babysit her neighbor’s kids on Saturday night. 
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babysitter

someone whose job is to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

Ex: She hired a babysitter to watch her kids while she went out for dinner. 
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breadwinner

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

Ex: As the breadwinner of the family, he works two jobs to support them. 
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to bring up

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren. 
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care
care
[noun]

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home received compassionate care from the dedicated staff members. 
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childcare
childcare
[noun]

the act of looking after children, especially while their parents are working

Ex: Childcare can be expensive in urban areas. 
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to childproof

to make a place or object safe so that children cannot get hurt

Ex: They childproofed the house before the baby started crawling. 
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to coddle
to coddle
[Verb]

to overly pamper or indulge someone

Ex: She coddles her pet dog, giving him treats and belly rubs whenever he whines. 
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to discipline

to train a person or animal by instruction and exercise, usually with the aim of improving or correcting behavior

Ex: Parents use various methods to discipline their children, teaching them values and acceptable behavior. 
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family
family
[noun]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

Ex: Family is important to me because they support me when I need it. 
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father
father
[noun]

a child's male parent

Ex: As a father, he takes great joy in spending quality time with his children and creating lasting memories. 
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to foster
to foster
[Verb]

to provide care and a supportive home for children, often not biologically related, during difficult times

Ex: The couple decided to foster a child, offering a stable and nurturing environment. 
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godparent
godparent
[noun]

someone who takes responsibility and raises someone else's child in Christian faith

Ex: She was honored to be the child's godparent. 
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to ground
to ground
[Verb]

to stop a child or young person from going out as a form of punishment

Ex: He was grounded for a week after breaking the vase. 
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guardian
guardian
[noun]

a person or thing that is responsible for the care, safety, and maintenance of someone or something

Ex: As the guardian of the family secrets, she kept all the old letters and documents safe. 
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homeschooling

an educational approach where parents or guardians choose to educate their children at home rather than sending them to a traditional school

Ex: Homeschooling allows families to tailor education to meet their child's specific needs and interests. 
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mother
mother
[noun]

a child's female parent

Ex: Mothers play a vital role in nurturing and shaping their children's lives. 
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nanny
nanny
[noun]

a woman whose job is to take care of a child in its own home

Ex: The family hired a nanny to care for their toddler while they were at work. 
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to nurture

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

Ex: The parents nurture their children with love, attention, and positive influences. 
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orphan
orphan
[noun]

a child whose parents have died

Ex: The orphan found solace and a new family in the orphanage after losing both parents in a tragic accident. 
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parent
parent
[noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: As a single parent, she worked tirelessly to provide for her family and ensure their well-being. 
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parental
parental
[Adjective]

related to parents or the role of parenting

Ex: The parental responsibility of providing for children's needs is paramount. 
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parenting
parenting
[noun]

‌the process of raising or taking care of one's child or children

Ex: She read several books on parenting to prepare herself for the arrival of her first child. 
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to raise
to raise
[Verb]

to take care of a child until they are grown up

Ex: I raise my children with love and discipline. 
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role model

someone who is admired for their positive traits and behavior, and who can inspire and guide others

Ex: She is a role model for young athletes. 
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single parent

a person who raises a child or children without a partner

Ex: As a single parent, she works hard to provide for her children and give them the best possible life. 
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stay-at-home
stay-at-home
[Adjective]

(of a parent) remaining at home to care for children

Ex: She is a stay-at-home mother caring for two toddlers. 
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tantrum
tantrum
[noun]

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

Ex: The child threw a tantrum when he couldn't have the toy. 
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to toilet-train

to teach a young child how to use the toilet

Ex: They began to toilet-train their toddler at age two. 
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upbringing

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

Ex: A loving and supportive upbringing can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence. 
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ward
ward
[noun]

an individual placed under the care, protection, or legal guardianship of another person

Ex: The orphan became the ward of a local family. 
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wardship
wardship
[noun]

the state of being under the care or protection of a guardian or authority

Ex: The child was placed under the wardship of a relative. 
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