Hello elizabethsteffen,
When using sub-accounts, any amount added to the sub-account will also increase the parent account's balance. The second journal entry you've created should be the correct one: debit the sub-account and credit the parent account.
The reason why the parent account inflated is the first journal entry. I'd recommend deleting it to correct the balances.
- Locate and open the first journal entry you've created.
- Click More at the bottom and select Delete.
- Click Yes to confirm the action.
Aside from creating journal entries, you can also use the Transfer feature. This'll allow you to move amounts with ease: Transfer funds between accounts.
Again, the amounts from the sub-account will always reflect on the parent account balance.
Let me know how this goes so we can help you more. Have a great day!