r/Parenting is a subreddit with 8.2M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses parenting, looking for a, children, toddler, and sleep, and they frequently recommend/review ipad games, diaper rash cream, and parenting books.
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
: "What are your go to dinners? Not "It Only Takes 30 Minutes!" Recipes. The real ones."
45 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Daughter has not had friends for seven years"
15 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "In search of inexpensive kids sports or activities outside of school"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Ideas for expending my son's energy?"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "Ex-chef, now a SAHD — your fridge is probably organised wrong, and it's costing you money."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Parenting
#1
Parenting
: "Parenting college kids while broke is depressing"
117 posts
#2
Looking For A
48 posts
#3
Children
: "Children whose ages are far apart."
47 posts
#4
Toddler
: "Why does dealing with Toddlers feel like psychological warfare??"
39 posts
#5
Sleep
: "6 year old suddenly crying himself to Sleep every night?"
36 posts
#6
Looking For
29 posts
#7
Child
: "My wife and I have been parents for 6 months and it’s been nothing but fun!"
27 posts
#8
Behavior
: "12 year old girl Behaviors"
23 posts
#9
Kids
: "In search of inexpensive Kids sports or activities outside of school"
21 posts
#10
School
: "What happens to the kids who are always creating drama in elementary School?"
15 posts
Products Discussed in r/Parenting
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
Diaper Rash Cream
60 reviews
#1
Aquaphor
4.3★ from 12 reviews
#2
Triple Paste
4.8★ from 11 reviews
#3
Boudreaux's
4.4★ from 5 reviews
Parenting Books
49 reviews
#1
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Faber and Mazlish
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
On Becoming Babywise
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/Parenting
#1
Discussion
: "Daughter has not had friends for seven years"
55 posts
#2
Behaviour
: "Almost 7 year old son is SO annoying….mom is getting so tired of this"
24 posts
#3
Advice
: "Kids wake each other up to cuddle"
23 posts
#4
Family Life
: "Parents: Was Growing Up With a Pool Actually Worth It?"
13 posts
#5
Sleep & Naps
: "At what age did you stop sitting with your kid while they fell asleep?"
11 posts
#6
Rant/Vent
: "Grandma gets in her feelings regarding grandson’s shyness"
11 posts
#7
Humour
: "Toddler Logic"
6 posts
#8
Sports & Activities
: "In search of inexpensive kids sports or activities outside of school"
6 posts
#9
Diet & Nutrition
: "What are your go to dinners? Not "It Only Takes 30 Minutes!" Recipes. The real ones."
5 posts
#10
Discipline
: "Is it really that hard to not yell at your kid?"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/Parenting
Yearly
+88k members(1.1%)
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Last updated: June 12, 2026