What r/Parenting keeps coming back to
Complaints raised here by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
152 recurring problems · 522 threads read · read since September 2026 · Reddit
Raised more than once here
Most people first.
- 72How to stop letting accounting stress ruin my life?“When bedtime approaches, as many of you know, our brain start cycling all of the things that are still unsolved and all of the problems/stressors of the day/lives. She starts thinking of the next day and already knows that she will be an anxious waking up.”
- 22Why are students coming to class missing basic foundational skills?“my daughter (13) has a total of 19 missing assignments across multiple classes.”
- 20Why is traveling with a baby and toddler so miserable?“We’re currently on vacation with a toddler and an infant and I’m wondering why we even did this. I haven’t slept longer than two hours consecutively and everyone is out of their routine and miserable.”
- 19How do I know if getting another pet is a mistake?“I just don’t know if it’s the right time but will I ever know”
- 15How to balance a corporate career with having kids“I am struggling because the entire time I'm at work, she is losing her mind about the kids and it makes me feel bad that she has to deal with them on her own because I'm at work.”
- 12Why does my toddler act out only with me?“My wonderful, sweet, spunky 3.5 yr old is a delight with everyone except for me.”
- 11How to protect yourself against false accusations from students and parents“Should I contact my 7 year olds school about how this situation was handled?”
- 10Why does watching kids grow up make you feel so sad?“It was such a familiar gesture we've performed so many times, and it absolutely wrecked me. All I could picture was this little tiny boy smiling at me while I got him ready for preschool. I'm still crying thinking about it.”
- 10Why is kids' modern homework so confusing to parents?“I feel completely lost when my daughter asks for help on her homework!? I forgot literally everything and it’s embarrassing! It’s actually alarming how much I don’t remember.”
- 10How do you deal with a rigid and untrustworthy service provider?“The Montessori daycare she is at has stopped logging naps and bowel movements.”
- 9Why does my partner undermine my rules with the kids?“my wife almost never backs me up when it comes to rules and discipline of our four boys”
- 9How to cope with a constantly talking, high-energy child“My first born has always been a handful. He talks CONSTANTLY, is very argumentative, always has to be making noise and moving, and is constantly on go mode. I am the complete opposite of this, and I find the way he acts so incredibly annoying. I feel terribly guilty for feeling this way.”
- 9How to handle toddlers waking up at 4:30 AM“Two of our kids ages 4.5 and 3 are consistently waking up at 4:30am (sometimes earlier) and not going back to sleep until their allowed wake up of 6am.”
- 9Why won't my baby sleep in the crib?“My 8 month old son absolutely will not sleep in his bed: my wife and I have tried getting him to sleep and then placing him in there.”
- 8How to stop kids from throwing tantrums over phone limits“My son started watching YouTube more and more since he turned 6. This summer was an all time low with his behavior.”
- 8How to divide attention between multiple young children“I am devastated to take attention and resources away from my 2 kids. I can’t do this. This is too much. How can I maintain their wonderful rich lives while having a new baby?”
- 8Is giving up a secure pension job worth it?“I am TRULY torn on if it’s the right choice for our family. I cannot imagine giving up the time I have with my girl but I know she also needs to go to daycare eventually.”
- 8How to help an autistic child handle playground name-calling“Today he came home saying that a kid called him stupid while playing on the playground.”
- 8How do you know when you're done having kids?“My wife, 28 and myself, 29, have two kids ages 3 and 1. We have another on the way and this thought has been on my mind. Wow, is this going to be our last kid?”
- 7How to handle chores when your toddler demands attention“I am just curious to know what would you do if you are in a middle of something (a chore, something which you need to get done in that moment) and your baby /toddler starts crying and wants your complete attention”
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