Mothering…

In reference to the care and affection given to a child (as in “to mother“), here are some synonyms I found on wordhippo:

nurture – raise – tend – cherish – protect – rear – care for – look after –
nurse – administer to – mind – minister to – take care of – foster – bring up –
nourish – support – provide for – cultivate – parent – watch over – keep an eye on –
attend to – watch – guard – tend to – sustain – help – oversee – supervise –
attend – minister – develop – safeguard – train – see to – school –
babysit – keep safe – educate – arrange – feed – adopt – do for – take in –
keep – maintain – discipline – instruct – provide – bolster – sit with – facilitate –
accommodate – treat – doctor – heal – defend – fend for – care – pay attention to –
look out for

To all of those who are mothers,
and to all of those who mother,
WE SALUTE YOUR SUPERPOWERS!

(The care and affection given to fur babies and other pets also applies.)