r/Parents is a subreddit with 37k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses children, parenting, kids, parents, and struggling, 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?"
13 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "We had 3 meltdowns before 7am and I’m sitting in my truck wondering if I’m doing any of this right."
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Mosquito patches for baby clothes? Trying to protect my 10 month old without spraying anything on her"
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "What is the most unexpected cost of having children?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Parents
#1
Children
: "Do you allow your Children to decorate the home?"
61 posts
#2
Parenting
: "Parenting methods-what works for you?"
53 posts
#3
Kids
: "When you have Kids over, how often do they play separate from your kid?"
30 posts
#4
Parents
: "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?"
22 posts
#5
Struggling
16 posts
#6
Advice
: "I have a strong willed child….I need Advice!"
16 posts
#7
Parent
: "Feeling guilty for wanting a second child"
15 posts
#8
Baby
: "My Baby looks like a worm"
15 posts
#9
Sleep
: "Is this normal during Sleep?"
12 posts
#10
Behavior
: "Concerns with baby’s Behaviors"
9 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
: "Seeking advices on how to talk with my kiddos about old scars?"
20 posts
#2
Seeking a parent’s perspective.
: "My daughter is seven now. I wish someone had told me this when she was a newborn."
13 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Do you allow your children to decorate the home?"
12 posts
#4
Toddler 1-3 years
: "Reddit is not real life: kids on airplanes"
9 posts
#5
Child 4-9 years
: "put my 8 year old in martial arts six months ago, mostly to tire him out."
9 posts
#6
Infant 2-12 months
: "My baby looks like a worm"
6 posts
#7
Teenager 13-18 years
: "Concerning behavoir from son."
5 posts
#8
Humor
: "Our daughter got "most dramatic" award in JK 😂"
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"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/Parents
Yearly
+13k members(56.2%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026