r/Parents is a subreddit with 36k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses parenting, kids, children, baby, and advice, 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.
Surveys and questionnaires are not allowed and will be removed. Do not promote a product or youtube video. All posts are subject to removal at the discretion of a moderator.
Popular Themes in r/Parents
#1
Advice Requests
: "Seeking advices on how to talk with my kiddos about old scars?"
20 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Grieving what I thought my child would be"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Mosquito patches for baby clothes? Trying to protect my 10 month old without spraying anything on her"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Mosquito protection for a baby who chews on her own toes? I need ideas"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "What is the most unexpected cost of having children?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Parents
#1
Parenting
: "Parenting my almost 2 year old"
100 posts
#2
Kids
: "Teeth brushing is a common challenge for Kids - parents, you're not alone!"
48 posts
#3
Children
: "Why I will not be posting photos of my Children on any social media even if my account is private"
32 posts
#4
Baby
: "My Baby looks like a worm"
21 posts
#5
Advice
: "Seeking Advices on how to talk with my kiddos about old scars?"
18 posts
#6
Family
: "What are you all doing this summer!? As a Family of 5"
17 posts
#7
Struggling
16 posts
#8
Health
: "My (27M) husband hit my (5F) daughter in the face. Please help"
15 posts
#9
School
: "Kids Art Work and School Work What to do with it?"
9 posts
#10
Worst
: "What's something you judged other parents for before having kids and completely understand now?"
8 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
Child 4-9 years
: "put my 8 year old in martial arts six months ago, mostly to tire him out."
15 posts
#2
Advice/ Tips
: "Seeking advices on how to talk with my kiddos about old scars?"
13 posts
#3
Toddler 1-3 years
: "Reddit is not real life: kids on airplanes"
12 posts
#4
Infant 2-12 months
: "My baby looks like a worm"
9 posts
#5
Discussion
: "saw this post again, and i feel its true"
8 posts
#6
Seeking a parent’s perspective.
: "12 year old being bullied by the rich girl at her new school"
6 posts
#7
Teenager 13-18 years
: "Child told me they are trans"
4 posts
#8
Humor
: "New parent here just sharing a silly post"
3 posts
#9
Education and Learning
: "What's the most useful parenting advice you've ever received?"
3 posts
#10
Tween 10-12 years
: "Kids bff going down a different path"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Parents
Yearly
+13k members(54.1%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026