3.6K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 119 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/Parenting Traffic & Engagement r/Parenting Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Parenting Most Active Times When r/Parenting Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Parenting Flair Performance r/Parenting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Behaviour | 716 (20.1%) | 13 |
| Discussion | 699 (19.6%) | 22 |
| Rant/Vent | 245 (6.9%) | 32 |
| Education & Learning | 195 (5.5%) | 18 |
| Family Life | 187 (5.3%) | 19 |
| Sleep & Naps | 183 (5.1%) | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 161 (4.5%) | 20 |
| School | 157 (4.4%) | 14 |
| Daycare & Other Childcare | 125 (3.5%) | 6 |
| Discipline | 92 (2.6%) | 9 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Parenting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Parenting
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| old | 568 (15.9%) | 11 | 24 |
| year | 407 (11.4%) | 13 | 25 |
| kids | 304 (8.5%) | 21 | 33 |
| school | 189 (5.3%) | 22 | 38 |
| help | 175 (4.9%) | 6 | 15 |
| child | 164 (4.6%) | 59 | 36 |
| baby | 157 (4.4%) | 12 | 27 |
| advice | 154 (4.3%) | 3 | 15 |
| daughter | 143 (4.0%) | 28 | 30 |
| son | 142 (4.0%) | 17 | 24 |
r/Parenting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Parenting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Parenting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Parenting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
How do you cope with the bittersweet ache of watching your child(ren) grow
Clap for me. Weaned my kid off of Youtube.
Anyone else’s parents turn complete strangers when they became grandparents? (Funny)
Miserable child
I refuse to believe that the people who design children's clothing have ever seen a child
Solved the Bedtime Light Issues
“So silly he’d waste his dojo points on that.”
Bluey makes me miss The Rugrats
School is draining the light out of my 4th grader
When am I allowed to sing again?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How do you cope with the bittersweet ache of watching your child(ren) grow | 2.6K | 397 | text | Sep 21 |
| Clap for me. Weaned my kid off of Youtube. | 2.4K | 350 | text | Sep 8 |
| Anyone else’s parents turn complete strangers when they became grandparents? (Funny) | 1.9K | 144 | text | Sep 29 |
| Miserable child | 1.2K | 522 | text | Sep 9 |
| I refuse to believe that the people who design children's clothing have ever seen a child | 1.2K | 195 | text | Sep 3 |
| Solved the Bedtime Light Issues | 1.1K | 48 | text | Sep 17 |
| “So silly he’d waste his dojo points on that.” | 973 | 136 | text | Sep 29 |
| Bluey makes me miss The Rugrats | 952 | 244 | text | Sep 23 |
| School is draining the light out of my 4th grader | 926 | 271 | text | Sep 15 |
| When am I allowed to sing again? | 781 | 232 | text | Sep 27 |
r/Parenting Audience Overlap r/Parenting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Parenting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Parenting
What's the best time to post on r/Parenting?
Based on posting volume, r/Parenting is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Parenting?
r/Parenting averages 119 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Parenting get?
Posts on r/Parenting average about 18 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Parenting get most?
On r/Parenting, most posts are text posts (100%)