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 looking for a, parenting, looking for, kids, and frustrated, 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
: "Son is repeating 1 grade and he is devastated"
21 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Anyone else have growing resentment of their father after becoming a parent"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/Parenting
#1
Looking For A
48 posts
#2
Parenting
: "Parenting with CPTSD"
36 posts
#3
Looking For
29 posts
#4
Kids
: "Bought this for my cousin's kid and didn't expect him to remember the lessons this well"
27 posts
#5
Frustrated
15 posts
#6
Toddler
: "I'm starting to lose my patience with my 1.5yo Toddler!!"
10 posts
#7
Sleep
: "Feel so lost about bedtime boundary testing (please help)"
8 posts
#8
Behavior
: "Daughter wanting to negotiate about rules is making school and sports harder for her"
7 posts
#9
School
: "Daughter wanting to negotiate about rules is making School and sports harder for her"
7 posts
#10
Kid
6 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
Advice
: "Toddler asking “where’s dad?”"
76 posts
#2
Discussion
: "I never realized how much efforts it takes to raise a child until I have one"
20 posts
#3
Behaviour
: "10 yr old either shrugs or says I don't know"
12 posts
#4
Miscellaneous
: "I just discovered the secret to unlimited fun activities + kids doing all their chores"
4 posts
#5
Rant/Vent
: "I'm afraid I failed my kid and I'm in fear for his future...."
4 posts
#6
Family Life
: "Am I crazy to cut my 'break' short??"
3 posts
#7
Sleep & Naps
: "How long does it take your kid to fall asleep?"
3 posts
#8
Co-parenting & Divorce
: "My 12yo sons father and wife are really hard on him, seeking advice"
2 posts
#9
Humour
: "You know you’ve fully become a parent when you’ve avoided crane games all your life…."
2 posts
#10
Education & Learning
: "What is your baby’s favorite book? ✨"
2 posts
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+86k members(1.1%)
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Last updated: June 3, 2026