r/gentleparenting is a subreddit with 14k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses parenting, toddler, behavior, tantrums, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review parenting books.
A place to discuss gentle parenting tips, ask questions, and post resources. Helping the world become a better, happier place through our children.
Popular Themes in r/gentleparenting
#1
Advice Requests
: "trying to reparent myself while parenting my toddler 😮💨"
54 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Just a rant - hanging out with not so gentle parents "
15 posts
#3
Ideas
: "How we replaced punishment charts with positive reinforcement - results after 4 months"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/gentleparenting
#1
Parenting
: "trying to reparent myself while Parenting my toddler 😮💨"
149 posts
#2
Toddler
: "trying to reparent myself while parenting my Toddler 😮💨"
63 posts
#3
Behavior
: "I'm having adult tantrums. Please give me your tricks for self regulating!"
33 posts
#4
Tantrums
: "I'm having adult Tantrums. Please give me your tricks for self regulating!"
33 posts
#5
Struggling
21 posts
#6
Gentle Parenting
: "Gentle Parenting when you’re tired, overstimulated, and nobody’s listening 😮💨"
20 posts
#7
Help
: "How do I get my husband to realize I need more Help. (I’m going to have him read these)"
19 posts
#8
Sleep
: "Confused by how other parents handle toddler Sleep"
18 posts
#9
Advice
: "What's the appropriate response to my kid lying?"
17 posts
#10
Communication
: "Is it really unacceptable to say “That makes me feel sad.” to your child?"
15 posts
Products Discussed in r/gentleparenting
Parenting Books
1 review
#1
RIE
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/gentleparenting
#1
Question
: "Practical advice for managing my own anger?"
4 posts
#2
Venting/Ranting
: "Logical consequences?"
1 post
#3
Resource
: "Alfie Kohn & Unconditional Parenting"
1 post
#4
Discussion
: "Am I the only one who feels like gentle parenting advice contradicts itself constantly?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/gentleparenting
Yearly
+2k members(21.9%)
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Last updated: June 25, 2026