/r/Parenting/

r/Parenting

8.3M members
r/Parenting is a subreddit with 8.3M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses looking for a, looking for, parenting, kids, and kid, and they frequently recommend/review board games, ipad games, and diaper rash cream.
Please go over the rules before posting! r/Parenting is a place to discuss the ins and out as well as ups and downs of child-rearing. From the early stages of pregnancy to when your teenagers are finally ready to leave the nest (even if they don't want to) we're here to help you through this crazy thing called parenting. Get advice on potty training, talk about breastfeeding, discuss how to get your baby to sleep, or ask if that one weird thing your kid does is normal.

Popular Themes in r/Parenting

#1
Advice Requests
: "How to put my baby to bed earlier?"
18 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Time Outs are Funny"
2 posts

Popular Topics in r/Parenting

#1

Looking For A

48 posts
#2

Looking For

29 posts
#3

Parenting

27 posts
#4

Kids

12 posts
#5

Kid

6 posts
#6

Book

6 posts
#7

Struggling

6 posts
#8

Toddler

4 posts
#9

Behavior

4 posts
#10

Children

4 posts

Products Discussed in r/Parenting

Board Games

147 reviews
#1
Ticket to Ride
5.0 from 8 reviews
#2
Exploding Kittens
5.0 from 5 reviews
#3
Catan
4.8 from 4 reviews

Ipad Games

95 reviews
#1
PBS Kids
5.0 from 9 reviews
#2
Toca Boca
5.0 from 5 reviews
#3
Apple Arcade
5.0 from 5 reviews
#1
Aquaphor
4.3 from 12 reviews
#2
Triple Paste
4.8 from 11 reviews
#3
Boudreaux's
4.4 from 5 reviews

Flair Used in r/Parenting

#1
Discussion
: "My 6 year old son keeps begging me to buy him a dress. What do I do?"
13 posts
#2
Behaviour
: "My child keeps treating my cat like a toy. And everytime the cat retaliates he cries."
12 posts
#3
Education & Learning
: "Parents of 6-8 year old: What makes a great activity book? Need your insights!"
7 posts
#4
Miscellaneous
: "Girl moms (+ dads), when are you beginning the self care/hygiene discussion?"
6 posts
#5
Sleep & Naps
: "Why is naptime easier than bedtime 😭😭"
4 posts
#6
Etiquette
: "Present and Gift rules at a birthday party of a kid you don't know well?"
3 posts
#7
Humour
: "4.5 month old dropped a teething ring while in the grocery store…"
3 posts
#8
Family Life
: "Are there any nude artworks you would personally hang in your home?"
2 posts
#9
Rant/Vent
: "House is cluttered"
2 posts
#10
Diet & Nutrition
: "Tips for healthier meals for kid? Age 9, loves eating out but I wanna do better."
2 posts

Member Growth in r/Parenting

Yearly
+98k members(1.2%)

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Last updated: July 12, 2026