r/Parents is a subreddit with 38k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses kids, parenting, struggling, children, and teen, 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"
20 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Am I expecting too much from my kids daycare??"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Toy ideas please!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Parents
#1
Kids
: "Would I be hurting my relationship with my Kids if I become a working mom?"
21 posts
#2
Parenting
: "Parenting Win"
19 posts
#3
Struggling
16 posts
#4
Children
8 posts
#5
Teen
: "Im not a parent but here are some tips from a Teen with no restricted internet access"
7 posts
#6
Mom
6 posts
#7
Mother
: "Annoying boy mom comments"
6 posts
#8
Baby
: "My husband swears in front of our Baby"
5 posts
#9
Adjusting
4 posts
#10
Sleep
3 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
: "Any dads here who've successfully reduced their kid's screen time without constant arguments?"
16 posts
#2
Education and Learning
: "Did I completely wreck my son's reading habits by trying to help him?"
12 posts
#3
Discussion
: "So uh… this confuses you too right?"
11 posts
#4
Seeking a parent’s perspective.
: "Thoughts on leashes for speedy toddlers out with slower grandparents?"
11 posts
#5
Toddler 1-3 years
: "15 month appt packet-Communication Section (Are they for real!)"
11 posts
#6
Infant 2-12 months
: "6-month-old crying for hours like never before. I’m scared."
7 posts
#7
Child 4-9 years
: "What's one health struggle you didn't expect to still have with an older kid?"
6 posts
#8
Humor
: "My son's hyperfixation is clocks and the Elizabeth tower so we made him this cake for his 4th birthday party."
5 posts
#9
Recommendations
: "What is the most practical tech gift for a son graduating college?"
4 posts
#10
👩🍼Mom Advice
: "Feeling jealous of other moms"
4 posts
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Yearly
+14k members(58.0%)
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Last updated: July 24, 2026