34 Best Podcasts for Kids (That Parents Like Too!)

Kelly R said:  Want to encourage a love of reading in your kids, or inspire them to think more deeply about the books they are picking up? Hosted by award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde, this podcast includes engaging discussions about middle grade books with kids, celebrity readers, and author interviews.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:   This kids podcast is hosted by elementary schooler Eva Karpman, who interviews notable figures to inspire parents and kids to ‘dream big’ and pursue their passions. With a convenient 20-30 minute format, Dream Big podcasts are ideal for the daily commute or bedtime, empowering all of us to dream big!

Juan L. said:  This kids podcast is 2 hours of kindie music that your child is sure to love. They'll get to hang out with bands like Señor Fancypants and Froggins and Bug. This podcast really is great for parents too, as it hits that sweet spot of music kids love and parents can tolerate.

Yoli B said:  "Kids Like You and Me" provides a place to hear stories from children about how it feels to be excluded, mocked and bullied. The kids podcast features diverse stories of children of different nationalities, abilities and backgrounds. The premise is to let the listener know what life would look like in the storytellers' shoes!

Jennifer Bishop said:  An original comedy series for kids about a dog and a cat with dueling podcasts. Hilarious and totally relatable for little ones.

Kelly R said:  Storynory offers hundreds of beautifully-read classic and original stories that will captivate the whole family. Check out Katie the Ordinary Witch and Prince Bertie, two of the most popular series.

Katie G. said:  Former Navy SEAL and best-selling author Jocko Willink extends the message from his "Way of the Warrior Kid" books into a podcast series, bringing a message of self-empowerment and transformation to kids of any age. It's not about fighting or being a tough guy, either. Through the lens of mentoring uncle, this podcast shares lessons of responsibility, service to others, and leading by example. Middle-grade boys seem to get a lot from this series.

Designed to help kids with critical thinking skills in the age of "fake news," this is a fun, educational game show podcast where kids interview two "experts" on a topic, and then must determine which one is telling the truth and which one is a liar.

Educational podcast for kids (and families) uses humor and engaging storytelling to explore a variety of topics in science and history. It delivers bite-sized, entertaining lessons that make learning fun.

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Sparkle Stories is a subscription-based service offering over 1000 stories that promote kindness and gentleness in children. The Sparkle Stories podcast offers one of the original stories for free each week.

Family podcast takes listeners on immersive journeys into the lives of inspiring individuals, challenging them to guess the person's identity before the big reveal. It's designed to be engaging for all ages, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of remarkable people throughout history.

Interactive music education podcast for kids engages them with fun music, movement activities and rhythm games.

This National Geographic podcast for kids brings ancient Greek mythology to life through engaging and humorous storytelling. It combines entertaining retellings of classic myths with informative tidbits about ancient Greek history and culture, making it both educational and fun.

Hilarious comedy game show podcast where voice actors improvise characters and stories based on prompts from kids.

Designed to ignite children's curiosity about various careers, the Growin' Up podcast helps them explore the question, "What should I be when I grow up?" It features engaging episodes with diverse guests, providing kids with insights into different professions and the steps to get there.