mothering
moth-er-ing
verb
Providing care, protection, and affection, often in a maternal way.
"She was always mothering her younger brother."
noun
The act or process of caring for and nurturing a child.
"Good mothering is crucial for a child's development."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: mother, beget, engender, sire, generate, get, father, bring forth, fuss, overprotect, female parent
Antonyms: begetter, father, male parent