Have you tried listening to podcasts with your kids yet? Honestly, it’s an amazing parenting hack!
Here are just some of the benefits of listening to podcasts for kids:
- Builds listening and concentration skills
- Boosts imagination and creativity
- Promotes curiosity and learning by introducing educational topics in fun ways
- Adds entertainment to car rides, waiting rooms, or daily routines
- Provides a valuable alternative to screen time
- Can help reading skills when following along with transcript
- Brings families together when co-listening
- Encourages conversation
If you’ve never tried listening to podcasts before, they might sound intimidating. But they’re free (most of the time) and easy to find and stream/download on platforms like Apple and Spotify. And there are plenty of age-appropriate and educational podcasts for kids.
You can try downloading some episodes before your next long car ride, or put one on in the evening as you’re doing dishes together. They may even become a part of your kid’s morning, afterschool, or bedtime routine.
And if you’re not sure where to start, check out our kids’ podcast recommendations below!
The best podcasts for kids
There are all sorts of amazing podcasts for kids of all ages and interests — including gripping mysteries, science for curious kids, cultural discussions, emotional support, and stories based on their favorite characters.
Here are some high-quality podcast suggestions to start with, sorted by topic and age.
Stories and mysteries:
- Circle Round (2+)
- Molly of Denali (4+)
- Keyshawn Solves It (5+)
- Story Pirates (5+)
- The Story Seeds Podcast (6+)
- Sound Detectives (6+)
- Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls (7+)
- The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel (8+)
Science and how things work:
- Jamming on the Job (5+)
- Who Smarted? (6+)
- But Why (6+)
- NASA’s Curious Universe (7+)
- Brains On! (8+)
- Lost Women of Science (12+)
Culture, language and music:
- Eat Your Spanish (2+)
- The Plate Show (5+)
- Culture Kids Podcast (5+)
- The Music Box (5+)
- The Past and the Curious (7+)
- Proud Stutter (10+)
Health and wellbeing:
- Rise Little Earthling (2+)
- What’s Poppin’ Penny? (3+)
- Chompers (3+)
- Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic (6+)
- 10 for Teens and Tweens (12+)
- This Teenage Life (13+)
- She Persisted (14+)
There are plenty more podcasts out there for kids than what we’ve recommended here. Just search for your kids’ current interests + “podcast” and you might find something perfect for your own kids!
Also check out our list of the best podcasts for parents, and our playlists to support kids with big emotions and songs to add positive affirmations to your kid’s day.
