With easy accessibility to gadgets and the Internet, you’re probably worried about your child getting more screen time than needed. Especially now when we are spending more time cooped up inside our homes.
But if you’re scheduling screen time to educate your child and have fun specifically through podcasts for toddlers, and older kids – that is the way to go!
But if you’re struggling to start, here are some of the best educational and engaging podcasts for toddlers and older kids to put their eyes to rest as well as improve their listening skills.
10 Best Podcasts For Toddlers, Kids, Tweens And Teens
1. Book Club For Kids
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Age group: Tweens & Teens
Have your child start their very own book club in the comfort of their home. Book Club For Kids has 20-minute podcasts that features kids talking about their favourite books with host Kitty Felde. The podcast also includes interviews with authors and celebrity readings.
You can tune in to their podcasts to nurture your child’s love for reading. The best part is that it’s free for all!
2. But Why?
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Age group: All Ages
Children are curious by nature, which makes But Why? the best podcast for those who always seek to understand more about the big wide world around them.
This podcast is for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens, who want to know more about topics such as nature, languages and more!
If your child has their own question, they can also record and submit it to the podcast for them to answer.
3. Ear Snacks
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Age group: Toddlers & Younger Kids
Next on our list of fun and educational podcasts for toddlers and kids is the enjoyable Ear Snacks! Both kids and their parents can listen to this podcast that talks about the world through funny discussions, songs and interviews.
The podcast is hosted by Andrew and Polly who talk about various topics such as music, science, art and culture.
4. Girl Tales
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Age group: All Ages
Let your little princess at home take control of her own destiny through the Girl Tales podcast! This podcast is for girls of all ages –from toddlers to tweens – and turns fairytales you have come to love into exciting new adventures.
Hear familiar stories like Alice in Wonderland, The Littel Mermaid, Rapunzel and more but with a magical twist.
5. Peace Out
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Age group: Toddlers & Younger Kids
If you have a hyper child who has all this pent up energy from staying indoors, you can calm them down by with Peace Out.
Help them relax and and ‘be at peace’ as you tune into this podcast that shares short stories narrated by Chanel Tsang. It’s the best mindfulness and soothing podcast that your child can listen to right before bedtime.
6. Short And Curly
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Age group: All Ages
Short And Curly will answer your child’s questions about animals, technology, school, pop culture and the unpredictable future.
It’s a fun and fast-paced ethics podcast that your child will surely want to listen to. Here, the two hosts discuss a wide range of topics about the world.
7. Smash Boom Best
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Age group: Tweens & Teens
Both kids and parents can listen to Smash Boom Best where a fun debate is guaranteed. The podcast is essentially a debate show that pits two cool topics against each other. And yes, there is a winner too!
You’re sure to have heated discussions over strange yet humorous topics such as Mermaids vs Bigfoot, Moon vs Sun, Pandas vs Penguins and so much more! You can take inspiration from the podcast and convert this into a fun family activity to try at home.
8. Story Pirates
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Age group: All Ages
Winner of the 2020 Webby Award as well as the 2020 iHeartRadio Award For Best Kids and Family Podcast, Story Pirates features songs and sketches based on stories written by kids.
A podcast for all ages from toddlers to kids and even appropriate for adults. This fun and engaging podcast lets your little one put their imagination run free as they listen to a variety of short stories and adventures.
9. Tumble
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Age group: Tweens & Teens
For more educational podcasts for older kids, Tumble is a science podcast that teaches the subject through stories, questions and mysteries. The hosts Lindsay and Marshall talk kids through science discoveries that even will even interest the parents.
You can learn about interesting topics such as The Science of Your Favourite Foods, What If Fish Had Legs, How To Be A Fossil Fixer and many more.
10. Kinderling
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Age group: Toddlers & Kids
This award-winning app has podcasts complete with music and stories for all toddlers and kids. Kinderling also has programmes that help parents with managing their child’s day and night routines.
Aside from entertaining shows for your little one to tune in to, they also have soothing soundscapes with guided meditations to help your child get a good night’s sleep.
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