# Tribalist Parenting Millennial parents find like-minded individuals to trade tips and bond with. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Oct 4, 2017 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/tribalist-parenting ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Tribalist Parenting trend? **Tribalist Parenting:** Though Mid-Millennials have reached the age of early parenthood, their key characteristics -- seeking fun and new experiences above all, the need to connect with others -- remain intact. Integrating social experiences into parenting satisfies both these needs. This signifies the need to prepare for Millennial's evolution -- as opposed to a full transformation -- as they age. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 16, 2015 to Aug 22, 2017 - Published: Oct 4, 2017 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Tribalist Parenting trend ### Parenting Lifestyle Websites The rise of demographic-specific websites, like Fatherly or Latina Moms, calls for unique approaches to catering content to specific demographics. ### Support Platforms for Single Parents A focus on support systems for single-parent households can take shape not only through religious or spiritual organizations but also through digital communities where parents can access various resources. ### Mother-Connecting Friendship Apps The creation of friendship apps for moms and other caregiver groups, such as Peanut, bring a new wave of networking opportunities and builds support networks for busy parents with similar understress. ## What the Tribalist Parenting trend means for industry ### For Parenting Industry Digital parenting resources that are more closely tailored to demographic-specific interests and needs like new moms or dads presents opportunities for start-ups focusing on the parent care segment Or existing parenting publications that cater to a broader audience could find considerable traffic by producing micro-targeted content for select parent groups using their existing resources. ### For Medical & Mental Health Industry Collaborations with parenting advice platforms and digital friendship app developers, such as Social Stepmom or Peanut, promising support system are worth exploring If they can help make resource and guidance more readily available for caregivers. ### For Fitness Industry As more caregivers invest in experiences that introduce them to like-minded individuals, there are more opportunities for workout facilities and fitness programs to develop events or clubs specifically tailored to moms and other caregiver groups who share similar schedules and interests. ## Workshop question How are you helping to facilitate bonds between your customers? ## Trend signals for Tribalist Parenting Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 50%, activity 42%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 50% - Activity: 42% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tribalist Parenting trend 5 featured examples from Jun 16, 2015 to Aug 22, 2017. - [Stepmom Support Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-stepmom): Social Stepmom is a Social Platform Designed to Connect and Support (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative parenting solutions and services that address the unique challenges faced by blended families. - [Mother-Connecting Friendship Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peanut-app): The Peanut App is Helping Moms Find Like-Minded Friends (Category: Tech) Implication: Creating a social networking platform that is specifically designed to connect people with common interests and values in order to build community and alleviate loneliness. - [Paternal Lifestyle Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parenting-website): 'Fatherly' is a New Parenting Website Designed for Modern Fathers (Category: Tech) Implication: The industry of parenting websites has opportunities for disruptive innovation in personalized content curation, targeted advertising, and partnerships with experts and consultant… - [Latina Mom Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latina-mom): This Accessible Website Helps New Moms Through Pregnancy and Beyond (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Offering streamlined and accessible parenting resources to new parents, with options for personalization and entertaining content. - [Single Parent Support Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parenting-program): The Single & Parenting Program Provides Support for Single Parents (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Religious organizations can expand their services by offering support groups, counseling services, and assistance to single parents to help combat the challenges of single parenth… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)