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Believe it or not, parents are finding inspiration on TikTok — and it's not just trends like viral dance challenges and recipe hacks. While this type of content is fun and entertaining, there are quite a few of us treating TikTok as our primary news source, favorite cooking channel, and even go-to platform for parenting trends, advice, and relatable parenting moments.
If you've considered picking up your phone to try your hand at going viral and you know a thing or two about kids,, these parenting trends on TikTok might be worth trying.
Gentle parenting tips from TikTok moms
TikTok user Gwenna Laithland (@mommacusses) is the self-described Parenting Unexpert who shares what real-life gentle parenting looks like. In this TikTok, she shows that gentle parenting is not about letting your children walk all over you. She explains that "you can give them choices and still direct them into things they need to do."
@mommacusses You can give them choices and still direct them into things they need to do. #mommacusses #momlife #gentleparent ♬ original sound – Gwenna Laithland
Your little one's instinct when teething is to bite everything and everyone in their path. Respectful parenting advocate, (@lauralove5514) went viral when she posted a TikTok showing how she redirects her young son when he begins to bite her.
@lauralove5514 Reply to @girt50 This is literal proof that gentle parenting WORKS! #fyp #toddler #JBLGreekOut #foryou #gentleparenting #montessori #respectfulparent ♬ original sound – LauraLove
As parents work to break cycles of toxic behavior, gentle parenting has become a hot topic across social media. Therapists and coaches are sharing free parenting advice on their social media platforms. Licensed therapeutic provider, Marcela Collier (@highimpactclub) doles out gentle parenting advice on TikTok in both English and Spanish.
@highimpactclub #gentleparenting #respectfulparenting #parentingwithunderstanding #gentleparent ♬ original sound – Marcela Collier
"Crying for no reason doesn’t exist. You might not know the reason, or you might think their reason is not important, but there is always a reason, and if it’s important for them, it should be important for you," the parenting coach wrote on Twitter.
Streamline your life with these TikTok parenting tips
Who would've thought that your kids's favorite app could possibly make your life easier? Check out these TikTok parenting tips:
Lunch inspo
Coming up with meal ideas every day can be exhausting, especially if your children prefer to bring lunch to school. Get inspiration from TikTok parents creating fun charcuterie-style lunches for their kids and share your own creations. This is a great option for those looking to begin creating TikTok videos but still feel uncomfortable about being in front of the camera.
The niche TikTok account, (@adalynnslunchbox) has amassed over a million subscribers simply sharing how she makes her daughter's lunch every day. Her latest video — with a Mickey Mouse theme — would be perfect for announcing a surprise spring break trip to Disney.
@adalynnslunchbox Bacon in sandwiches are always the best #SmoothLikeNitroPepsi #AerieREAL #kidslunchideas ♬ original sound – Adalynnslunchbox
Homeschooling how-tos
If you're new to homeschooling, you've likely got a world of content to work with. Recent homeschooling TikTok trends about how to deal with nosy neighbors have been making the rounds; you likely have your own story similar to the one (@theepiklife) shares here.
@theepiklife Everytime we move to a new neighborhood #fyp #momlife #momsoftiktok #momtok #homeschool #family #bigfamily #funny #motherhood #love #cute ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
Potty training tricks
There are as many potty training tips out there on the internet as there are toddlers running around the house in big-kid underwear, but if you've got a tried-and-true tip that you think could help other parents, it may be time to jump on the potty-training TikTok trend. This one from (@noellerosebrown) highlights teaching little ones elimination communication.
@noellerosebrown #eliminationcommunication #7monthold #timetopottytrain #pottytraininng ♬ original sound – Easeful Heart Therap
Millennial parenting trends to jump on right now
Before the Superbowl Halftime show in January, millennials were posting videos that had them harkening back to their younger days, listening to Snoop, Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Mary J. Blige. It seems everyone over 30 was in on this TikTok trend. Consider posting your own relatable millennial TikTok parenting trend to help you engage with your audience and gain new followers.
Ayumi Lashley (@ayumi_lashley) shares fun mom life videos on her platform, like this one showing what she does when she gets a moment or two to herself.
@ayumi.lashley He was in the bathroom for 45 minutes so it’s my turn #momlife #dancebattle #SmoothLikeNitroPepsi #millennialmom ♬ original sound – mini
And let's not forget millennial dads like Brandon Rainwater (@brandon_rainwater), sharing relatable parent content like the benefits of wearing comfortable dad sneakers.
@brandon_rainwater Comfort over style when you wear these
Of course, not everything needs to be on TikTok. If you're going to share parenting life on social media, it's important to be conscious of not shaming your child. These posts seem to run rampant on the platform, we've all seen them and we have all cringed over a mom laughing at a child who's scared or having a difficult moment. Respect goes both ways — that's something many of us learned but often don't put into practice with our own children.
