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Communities for parents at all stages, from pregnancy through raising teenagers. Reddit has active subreddits for specific parenting styles and age groups, with Facebook groups drawing hundreds of thousands of members for pregnancy advice, newborn questions, and general parenting discussion.

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r/Parenting

8,241,967 members

Please go over the rules before posting! r/Parenting is a place to discuss the ins and out as well as ups and downs of child-rearing. From the early stages of pregnancy to when your teenagers are finally ready to leave the nest (even if they don't want to) we're here to help you through this crazy thing called parenting. Get advice on potty training, talk about breastfeeding, discuss how to get your baby to sleep, or ask if that one weird thing your kid does is normal.

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r/BabyBumps

281,000 members

A place for pregnant redditors, those who have been pregnant, those who wish to be in the future, and anyone who supports them.

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r/BeyondTheBump

300,000 members

A place for new parents, new parents to be, and old parents who want to help out. Posts focusing on the transition into living with your new little one and any issues that may come up. Ranting and gushing is welcome!

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r/Parenting

8,241,967 members

Please go over the rules before posting! r/Parenting is a place to discuss the ins and out as well as ups and downs of child-rearing. From the early stages of pregnancy to when your teenagers are finally ready to leave the nest (even if they don't want to) we're here to help you through this crazy thing called parenting. Get advice on potty training, talk about breastfeeding, discuss how to get your baby to sleep, or ask if that one weird thing your kid does is normal.

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r/Mommit

2,718,499 members

We are moms mucking through the ickier parts of child raising. It may not always be pretty, fun and awesome, but we do it. We want to be here for other moms who are going through the same experiences and offer a helping hand.

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r/daddit

1,927,937 members

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Netmums Forum

1,900,000 members

Join the chat about parenting and family life in the Netmums forum. Whether you're trying to conceive (TTC) or pregnant. In our Forum we have Health Visitors, Counsellors, Nurses, Legal experts and Social Workers, in fact a whole team of experts waiting to reply to your queries.

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r/pregnant

444,000 members

A safer space for all pregnant people.

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r/BeyondTheBump

300,000 members

A place for new parents, new parents to be, and old parents who want to help out. Posts focusing on the transition into living with your new little one and any issues that may come up. Ranting and gushing is welcome!

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r/BabyBumps

281,000 members

A place for pregnant redditors, those who have been pregnant, those who wish to be in the future, and anyone who supports them.

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BabyandBump

255,563 members

Pregnancy forum, baby and parenting community. Discuss trying to get pregnant, your journey through pregnancy, birth and parenting. Get support and advices!

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A Facebook group dedicated to pregnant and nursing mums.

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r/NewParents

160,000 members

A place to share thoughts, questions, support, and tips about being a new parent to a child (usually under the age of 1).

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r/breakingmom

146,254 members

MOMS ONLY. Just say what's going on. No judgments, no nastiness. READ THE RULES.

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Support group for pregnant mommies. We advise each other and share experiences on our pregnancies.

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r/TryingForABaby

110,000 members

This group is for anyone trying for a baby! Come discuss fertility, sex, conception, and learn all about how your body works!

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r/babywearing

27,000 members

Welcome to babywearing!

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Van Life Families

25,000 members

Facebook group for families living or traveling in vans. Tips on road schooling, family-friendly van builds, routes, and balancing van life with kids.

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r/clothdiaps

24,800 members

Welcome to clothdiaps! A subreddit for discussion and support for families who use cloth diapers.

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r/AttachmentParenting

20,700 members

Welcome to the attachment parenting subreddit. We're here to support parents who want to use attachment parenting while raising their children. The goal of attachment parenting is to form a secure attachment by cultivating an emotional sensitivity to your children and their needs. General parenting discussions are allowed and encouraged if you would like to chat or get advice from like-minded parents. Please be respectful. This should be a warm and welcoming place for parents in need of help.

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Matritto

7,300 members

A place for discussion, questions, answers, advice and good wishes for mother and mom-gonnabe and parents. only for females, as the name implies the purpose

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Next Gen Men

2,000 members

We create brave spaces for conversations about gender and equality.

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Who loves sharing stories about their toddlers! I know I do and sometimes don't really have anyone to listen. Share stories or ask advice on your toddlers here!

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The Au Pair Club

200 members

Our Online Learning Community is specifically for Au Pairs and Nannies looking to improve their skillset. Our learning can be completed at home and at any time.

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To support and provide solutions to all the Women who are in their pre-pregnancy,pregnancy or post pregnancy phase and to all the new moms or parents.

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Group which welcomes and supports new father or father-to-be in their new role with support , wisdom , and genuine connections.

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JustParents is a pregnancy & parenting community where members swap advice, get support in the journey of parenthood and make new friends. Also has a parent’s review page on baby products and toys.

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Welcome to our sisterhood! Mocha Moms, Inc. is the premier voice for mothers of color. Through chapters and online, Mocha Moms, Inc. provides support for women of color as they journey through all phases of motherhood while advocating for them nationally. Mocha Moms, Inc. also encourages the spirit of community activism and service among its members. Mocha Moms, Inc. does not discriminate against any person, regardless of demographic status. Anyone who supports the mission and purpose of Mocha Moms is welcome to join.

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Join our Parent Chat Rooms and post any questions or let us know what's on your mind. It's free to join.

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We give mums and dads advice and support they can trust. We do the research and go the extra mile to make sure our information is accurate, up-to-date, approved by our team of medical experts and tested by parents. Babycenter also has a Birth Club, where you can chat with guardians whose children are the same age as yours.

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Join Mumsnet's yoga discussion forum and meet fellow yoga lovers. Get recommendations, share tips and advice on yoga poses, mats and outfits. Check out the discussions related to learning yoga through online classes, what yoga is recommended for lower back pain, and find advice for beginners.

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At The Bump, we aim to empower parents and parents-to-be by delivering real life guidance, a multi-platform digital experience with time-saving tools, and an inclusive community to support all families as they navigate the early years of parenthood. Connect with other moms and moms-to-be and share stories about pregnancy, giving birth, trying to conceive and more on.

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What to Expect is the world’s best-known, most trusted pregnancy and parenting brand. The What to Expect brand mission drives everything we do, and it's as simple as it is powerful: “Support happy, healthy pregnancies and happy, healthy babies." Join our community for baby name ideas, due date discussions, local birth and parent community groups, and more!

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Our MadeForMums Pregnancy forum and Birth Clubs forum are where you can come to chat to other parents-to-be about the ups and downs of pregnancy, as you experience the amazing process of growing a new life inside you. It's where you can come to celebrate the things that are going great; it's where you can come to have a moan about the things that aren't.

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Nest Collaborative is a collection of International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants who conduct online, video appointments to help guide parents through the breastfeeding process. In Latch Lounge virtual group sessions you can connect with other parents in a small group setting, learn what comes next in your breastfeeding journey and talk about any concerns you may have.

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A community for moms to share parenting advice, discuss lifestyle topics, and connect over shared experiences from pregnancy to raising kids.

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