(of a person) Having three genetic parents; that is, having been produced by a process in which the nucleus of one egg is inserted into the cytoplasm of another egg, which contains mitochondrial DNA, and then the hybrid egg is fertilized by a sperm.

plural of co-parent

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of co-parent

A person who takes care of a child when the normal parents are unavailable.

plural of helicopter parent

The coercion of a child into behaving in a hostile or fearful manner toward one of the parents.

(informal) A non-custodial parent who eludes disciplinary responsibilities over their children and pampers them with treats or gifts.

A member of one of the married couples employed to look after residents in a cottage home.

plural of cottage parent

(derogatory) A parent who intervenes to prevent their child from facing obstacles and difficulties.