4.2K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 134 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Thursdays around 9 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)
Most Active by Day
r/Parenting Flair Performance r/Parenting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion | 1.0K (24.2%) | 23 |
| Behaviour | 817 (19.7%) | 19 |
| Rant/Vent | 256 (6.2%) | 17 |
| Family Life | 222 (5.3%) | 19 |
| Sleep & Naps | 214 (5.2%) | 7 |
| Miscellaneous | 196 (4.7%) | 16 |
| Education & Learning | 160 (3.9%) | 13 |
| Daycare & Other Childcare | 155 (3.7%) | 11 |
| Diet & Nutrition | 125 (3.0%) | 7 |
| Discipline | 94 (2.3%) | 26 |
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 | 675 (16.2%) | 16 | 23 |
| year | 501 (12.1%) | 18 | 28 |
| kids | 353 (8.5%) | 45 | 47 |
| baby | 194 (4.7%) | 6 | 19 |
| parents | 190 (4.6%) | 43 | 40 |
| help | 188 (4.5%) | 5 | 17 |
| child | 186 (4.5%) | 15 | 32 |
| advice | 166 (4.0%) | 9 | 17 |
| daughter | 164 (3.9%) | 38 | 35 |
| son | 153 (3.7%) | 13 | 19 |
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.
First time hosting a non-Indian playdate for my 5yo—need a quick etiquette sanity check!
Parenting achievement unlocked: sheets
The hospital wrote off my sons nicu stay
I make more money than my parents did but can't provide the same lifestyle for my kids
58 minutes as a tantrum hostage
My 8yo just ruined a massive surprise for my wife and I'm losing my mind
Sometimes you just have to ask the right question
My daughter's friends parents showed her a horror movie at her sleepover last night.
Just got back from 10 days in Florida with 7mo. Learn from my absolute stupidity
Our first kid is going to college in a couple months, and I am feeling jealous.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time hosting a non-Indian playdate for my 5yo—need a quick etiquette sanity check! | 4.0K | 394 | text | Jul 20 |
| Parenting achievement unlocked: sheets | 1.8K | 35 | text | Jul 18 |
| The hospital wrote off my sons nicu stay | 1.6K | 93 | text | Jul 20 |
| I make more money than my parents did but can't provide the same lifestyle for my kids | 1.4K | 232 | text | Jul 14 |
| 58 minutes as a tantrum hostage | 1.4K | 135 | text | Jul 28 |
| My 8yo just ruined a massive surprise for my wife and I'm losing my mind | 1.2K | 705 | text | Jul 16 |
| Sometimes you just have to ask the right question | 1.1K | 25 | text | Jul 5 |
| My daughter's friends parents showed her a horror movie at her sleepover last night. | 1.1K | 312 | text | Jul 12 |
| Just got back from 10 days in Florida with 7mo. Learn from my absolute stupidity | 1.1K | 96 | text | Jul 21 |
| Our first kid is going to college in a couple months, and I am feeling jealous. | 1.0K | 126 | text | Jul 9 |
r/Parenting Audience Overlap r/Parenting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Thursdays around 9 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 134 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 20 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%)