doting on one's children; overly fond; indulgent
Describes a parent who is excessively devoted to or indulgent toward their children. Often used with a slightly critical or self-deprecating tone.
He dotes on his children and always plays with them on his days off.
My husband is so doting that he buys our child anything.
adoring parent; doting parent
Refers to a person who is a doting parent. Can be used as a noun to describe someone.
He has become a complete doting parent, always showing off photos of his child.