r/Parents is a subreddit with 39k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses kids, struggling, parenting, baby, and children, and they frequently recommend/review book series, educational apps, and social media.
The place for parents to discuss, seek information, or just talk about their life raising kids.
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Popular Themes in r/Parents
#1
Advice Requests
: "How would you child proof this platform @ top of stairs"
17 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "3am formula prep broke me, so i made one ugly little bottle station"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "My child doesn’t sleep & it’s so bad I don’t want to live anymore"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Toy ideas please!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Parents
#1
Kids
: "Thoughts on leashes for speedy toddlers out with slower grandparents?"
23 posts
#2
Struggling
22 posts
#3
Parenting
: "Annoying boy mom comments"
19 posts
#4
Baby
: "My husband swears in front of our Baby"
9 posts
#5
Children
8 posts
#6
Sleep
: "One kid needs more Sleep"
8 posts
#7
Teen
: "Im not a parent but here are some tips from a Teen with no restricted internet access"
7 posts
#8
Mom
6 posts
#9
Mother
: "Annoying boy mom comments"
6 posts
#10
Adjusting
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/Parents
Book Series
20 reviews
#1
Magic Tree House
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Judy Moody
5.0★ from 1 review
Educational Apps
11 reviews
#1
PBS Kids
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Busuu
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Khan Academy
5.0★ from 1 review
Social Media
6 reviews
#1
FamilyAlbum
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
TinyBeans
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/Parents
#1
Advice/ Tips
: "Father’s Day: is it the responsibility of me, or his parents and girlfriend to get him a more expensive gift from the kids now?"
25 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Do you allow your children to decorate the home?"
18 posts
#3
Seeking a parent’s perspective.
: "Thoughts on leashes for speedy toddlers out with slower grandparents?"
14 posts
#4
Toddler 1-3 years
: "15 month appt packet-Communication Section (Are they for real!)"
13 posts
#5
Humor
: "My son's hyperfixation is clocks and the Elizabeth tower so we made him this cake for his 4th birthday party."
9 posts
#6
Child 4-9 years
: "Is 9 too young to explain what “virgin” means?"
7 posts
#7
Infant 2-12 months
: "6-month-old crying for hours like never before. I’m scared."
6 posts
#8
Education and Learning
: "Bilingual families- I feel like I failed my son."
6 posts
#9
Newborn 0-8 weeks
: "Retractions when breathing"
2 posts
#10
Teenager 13-18 years
: "Rides for friends"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/Parents
Yearly
+14k members(58.2%)
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Last updated: August 3, 2026