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Kid-Friendly Podcasts (by Age!)

Engage your child's brain with these age-appropriate options

By Kristin Fouts August 30, 2023

Podcasts are perfect for a long car trip, a flight, a walk to the bus, or a lazy day at home. In one of my many favorite Facebook groups (this one, Deals for Moms), a follower asked what podcasts others' children enjoy listening to these days. Many who responded shared the age of their child and/or the age group for which they felt the podcast was best suited. Check them out! 

[Note: I have not reviewed these or verified if they are available on both/either Android or Apple. Visit your app store to find out.]

Older Kids (8+)

  • Greeking Out (by National Geographic)
  • Brains On!
  • The Week Junior
  • Family Roadtrip Trivia
  • Forgotten History
  • Really Cool History for Kids

Younger Kids (6-8)

  • Circle Round
  • Adventure of the Star Keepers
  • Story Party
  • Reading Bug
  • Imagine This
  • Brains On!
  • Curious Kids
  • American Girl 10-Minute Mysteries
  • Stuff You Should Know
  • Wow in the World
  • Who Smarted?

Littles (3-5)

  • Lucy Wow
  • Bobby Wonder
  • Thomas the Train
  • Detective Dexter
  • Garden Keeper Gus
  • Story Pirates
  • Deep Blue Sea