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52 Best Podcasts for Parent-Child Learning (2026)

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Built for parent-child learning, this list highlights 52 podcasts covering the stories, tools, and conversations that matter most to this audience. Top picks include Hidden Brain, Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques, and Wow in the World.

  1. Hidden Brain
    Hidden Brain
    Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’...
    Content:
    Academic PodcastingAging PositivelyArtsAttention ManagementBehavioral Psychology
    +71
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesHR ProfessionalsIntrovertsMarketersParent-Child Learning
    +7
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionCuriosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Intelligence ToolsEmotional Regulation
    +15
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInteractive Kids PodcastsInterviewQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +6
  2. Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
    Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
    One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strat...
    Content:
    Career Growth StrategiesCommunication SkillsEarly LearningEducationExecutive Leadership
    +14
    Audience:
    CEOsMarketersNew ManagersPodcasts for KidsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsPreparing for Job InterviewsProfessional Development
    +2
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    At WorkFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  3. Wow in the World
    Wow in the World
    Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and families, sharing the most amazing stories in science, technology, and new discoveries happ...
    Content:
    Children'S Story AdventuresEarly LearningEducationFamily LearningGrowth Mindset
    +13
    Audience:
    ParentsPodcasts for KidsStudentsTeachersParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Doing ChoresLong Drive
  4. Brains On! Science podcast for kids
    Brains On! Science podcast for kids
    Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find ...
    Content:
    Behavioral PsychologyBrain Injury SupportConsciousness ExplorationConsciousness ResearchEarly Learning
    +12
    Audience:
    College StudentsPodcasts for KidsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    When:
    Focused Learning
  5. Good Inside with Dr. Becky
    Good Inside with Dr. Becky
    Join clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actiona...
    Content:
    Early LearningFamily CommentaryFamily LearningGenerational HealingGentle Parenting
    +13
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsParentsProdigal ParentsStay at Home MomsWomen in LeadershipParent-Child Learning
    +2
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessParenting Hacks
    When:
    At WorkLong Drive
  6. Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
    Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
    Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the Brains On Universe. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them ...
    Content:
    ComedyEarly LearningFamily LearningFamily TriviaHomeschooling
    +8
    Audience:
    Family CaregiversParentsPodcasts for KidsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Solving ProblemsUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    DebateEducationalInteractive Kids PodcastsQ and A
    When:
    Long Drive
  7. Six Minutes
    Six Minutes
    Discover the most downloaded family audio drama in history. Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who s...
    Content:
    Audio FictionChildren'S Story AdventuresDark FictionFamily HorrorFiction
    +2
    Audience:
    ParentsPodcasts for KidsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    Serialized Fiction
    When:
    Long DriveQuick Listen
  8. Circle Round
    Circle Round
    WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 t...
    Content:
    Audio FictionBedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesChildren'S Story AdventuresEarly Learning
    +11
    Audience:
    Family CaregiversParentsPodcasts for KidsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Long Drive
  9. Raising Good Humans
    Raising Good Humans
    As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not ha...
    Content:
    Family CommentaryGentle ParentingNew ParentsParentingParenting Struggles
    +3
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsParentsWorking MomsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Parenting Hacks
  10. Story Pirates
    Story Pirates
    The award-winning Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. Made up of talented comedians, s...
    Content:
    Bedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesChildren'S Book AuthorsChildren'S Story AdventuresEarly Learning
    +7
    Audience:
    Podcasts for KidsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    Interactive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Long Drive
  11. Forever Ago
    Forever Ago
    Brains On Universe presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of t...
    Content:
    Family Learning
    Audience:
    Podcasts for KidsParent-Child Learning
  12. Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life
    Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life
    Parenting a tween or teen? Buckle up. Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life tackles the questions that keep parents up at night — academics, friendships...
    Content:
    Kids and FamilyNew ParentsParentingParenting StrugglesTeen Parenting
    +1
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsParentsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessParenting HacksYouth Motivation
  13. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
    But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
    But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics...
    Content:
    Children StoriesEarly LearningFamily LearningKids and FamilyKids Education
    +3
    Audience:
    ParentsPodcasts for KidsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
  14. Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
    Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
    A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & ...
    Content:
    BiologyEarly LearningFamily LearningHomeschoolingInspirational Kids
    +6
    Audience:
    Podcasts for KidsStudentsTeachersParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Focused Learning
  15. Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
    Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
    In the 25+ years Janet Lansbury has worked with children and parents, she's learned a lot. She's here to share it with you. Each episode of Unruffl...
    Content:
    Early LearningFamily CommentaryGentle ParentingKids and FamilyMom Friendships
    +10
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsNeurodivergent MomsParentsProdigal ParentsStay at Home DadsParent-Child Learning
    +1
    Goal:
    Parenting Hacks
  16. Noodle Loaf - Music Education Podcast for Kids
    Noodle Loaf - Music Education Podcast for Kids
    Noodle Loaf is an interactive music education podcast for kids that has received the Common Sense Media Selection seal for creating high quality ki...
    Content:
    Bedtime RhymesEarly Elementary TeachingEarly LearningEducationFamily Learning
    +3
    Audience:
    Podcasts for KidsParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
  17. Lingokids: Stories for Kids —Learn life lessons and laugh!
    Lingokids: Stories for Kids —Learn life lessons and laugh!
    Tune into our award-winning podcast, Lingokids: Stories for Kids. Discover rich storytelling combined with traditional learning and modern skills f...
    Content:
    Satirical Commentary
    Audience:
    Empty NestersParent-Child Learning
  18. Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn
    Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn
    Toddlers Made Easy is a short, 10 minute, bite-sized podcast that gives you the insight, tools, and confidence you need to not only handle anything...
    Content:
    Gentle Parenting
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Parenting Hacks
  19. Short & Curly
    Short & Curly
    Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Ho...
    Content:
    Family LearningKids and FamilyKids EducationKids Science
    Audience:
    College StudentsParentsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
    When:
    Quick Listen
  20. The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
    The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
    A History Podcast for Kids! Parents love us, Teachers love us, and most importantly, kids do too! History can be amazing, inspiring and relevant to...
    Content:
    Children'S Story AdventuresEarly LearningFamily LearningHomeschoolingInspirational Kids
    +5
    Audience:
    Podcasts for KidsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
  21. The Longest Shortest Time
    The Longest Shortest Time
    Stories of pregnancy, birth, fertility, intimacy after kids, and the surprises of perimenopause. The Longest Shortest Time is your companion for al...
    Content:
    Family CommentaryGentle ParentingLGBTQ ParentingMom HumorMotherhood Reflections
    +7
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsLGBTQ ParentsParentsStay at Home DadsWorking MomsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Improving My MarriageParenting Hacks
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Weekend Deep Dive
  22. The Ten News, News For Curious Kids
    The Ten News, News For Curious Kids
    Interested in what's going on around you? 🤔 The Ten News podcast is a bite-sized podcast for kids and their adults that explains what’s going on in...
    Content:
    EducationNewsNews for Kids
    Audience:
    Family CaregiversParent-Child Learning
  23. The Big Fib
    The Big Fib
    The Big Fib is a weekly game show for kids and families where kids use their brains to tell what’s true from what’s false. Each week, a kid intervi...
    Content:
    Kids and FamilyKids TriviaRoad Trip Stories
    Audience:
    StudentsParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    DebateEducational
  24. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids
    The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids
    The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a serialized science-fiction story for kids (start with Episode 1), told in 15-20 minute episodes for paren...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingBedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesChildren'S Story AdventuresKids and Family
    +4
    Audience:
    Sci-Fi FansStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Following a Story
    Style:
    Interactive Kids PodcastsSerialized Fiction
  25. The Children's Hour
    The Children's Hour
    The Children’s Hour is Kids Public Radio, broadcasting weekly on public radio stations worldwide. Our theme based shows are entertaining and educat...
    Content:
    Early LearningKids and Family
    Audience:
    Podcasts for KidsParent-Child Learning
  26. Healthy Children
    Healthy Children
    Welcome to Healthy Children: a podcast for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews with leading experts o...
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsParentsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Parenting Hacks
  27. The Mom Hour
    The Mom Hour
    Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back ...
    Content:
    Mom FriendshipsMotherhood ReflectionsMotherhood SkillsNew ParentsParenting
    +3
    Audience:
    Career Driven MothersFirst Time ParentsMinnesota MomsMompreneur SupportParentsParent-Child Learning
    +3
    Goal:
    Parenting Hacks
  28. Sesame Street Podcast
    Sesame Street Podcast
    Download and subscribe to the Sesame Street video podcast featuring the furry and loveable Muppets of Sesame Street. Sing songs with Elmo, Abby, Co...
    Content:
    Early Learning
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  29. The Brainy Moms
    The Brainy Moms
    The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis. The weekly show features conversations abo...
    Content:
    Motherhood SkillsParenting
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsParent-Child Learning
  30. Parenting Beyond Discipline
    Parenting Beyond Discipline
    Erin Royer, MA Psy. is the go-to expert on all things parenting and child development for today’s common challenges. Her parenting podcast covers w...
    Content:
    New ParentsParenting
    Audience:
    First Time ParentsParentsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Parenting Hacks
  31. Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens — Manage Behavior Problems, Reduce Screen Time & Improve Communication
    Single Parenting Reset Show: For Solo Parents of Tweens and Teens — Manage Behavior Problems, Reduce Screen Time & Improve Communication
    Welcome to Single Parenting Reset Show — The go-to podcast for single parents (single moms and single dads) of tweens and teens to reduce screen ti...
    Content:
    ParentingParenting TeensSingle ParentingTeen Parenting
    Audience:
    ParentsParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Parenting Hacks
  32. Anorak: The Happy Podcast For Kids
    Anorak: The Happy Podcast For Kids
    Anorak: the Happy Podcast for Kids invites children to voice the burning questions that they have about the world around them such as ‘how do whale...
    Content:
    Kids and Family
    Audience:
    Podcasts for KidsParent-Child Learning
  33. Let's Begin - Relaxing Morning Meditations
    Let's Begin - Relaxing Morning Meditations
    Let’s Begin brings you daytime meditation and relaxation. The episodes will combine longer meditations and hypnotic tracks focused on general relax...
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Relaxing
  34. Mythical Creatures for Kids
    Mythical Creatures for Kids
    Welcome Explorers to Mythical Creatures for Kids, a fun, educational and magical podcast where young listeners explore the world’s most fascinating...
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  35. TumbleTales
    TumbleTales
    Welcome to TumbleTales! Ever wanted to join along on epic adventures right in your own living room? Follow along with Max in real life while you do...
    Content:
    Children'S Story Adventures
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
    Style:
    Interactive Kids Podcasts
  36. What If World
    What If World
    A Podcast for Curious people
    Content:
    Bedtime Stories KidsChildren StoriesChildren'S Story AdventuresEarly LearningKids and Family
    +2
    Audience:
    Podcasts for KidsStudentsParent-Child Learning
    Style:
    Interactive Kids PodcastsQ and A
  37. Educasement
    Educasement
    Short educational podcast for curious kids, parents and families who love science, maths, big questions and learning together. Theo Casement is a c...
    Content:
    Kids ScienceScience
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
    Style:
    Educational
  38. Tai Asks Why
    Tai Asks Why
    Fifteen-year-old Tai Poole won’t rest until he’s uncovered the mysteries of the universe, one probing question at a time. In Season 4 of his Webby-...
    Content:
    Inspirational KidsKids Science
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  39. Greeking out
    Greeking out
    Interviews and thoughts on learning Koine and Ancient Greek Cover photo by silversea on Unsplash
    Content:
    Children StoriesChildren'S Story AdventuresGreek MythologyKids and FamilyKids Education
    +4
    Audience:
    ParentsParent-Child Learning
    When:
    Long Drive
  40. Seraphina Speaks
    Seraphina Speaks
    This award winning family-friendly show inspires tweens and early teens to examine social norms and ordinary everyday things. Everything from happi...
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  41. Raising Curious Learners
    Raising Curious Learners
    The experts at Britannica for Parents bring you Raising Curious Learners—your guide for navigating life’s greatest journey now and in the future. E...
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  42. What Shapes Us: Strong Foundations, Thriving Futures
    What Shapes Us: Strong Foundations, Thriving Futures
    What Shapes Us: Strong Foundations, Thriving Futures is a podcast from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University (formerly known as ...
    Content:
    Early LearningToxic Stress
    Audience:
    TeachersParent-Child Learning
  43. Learn With Less
    Learn With Less
    If you’re looking for information about baby development, or looking for ideas about how to play with your baby to support development, Learn With ...
    Content:
    Play Schemas
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  44. Daughter Knows Best: A Comedy Podcast for Parents and Kids
    Daughter Knows Best: A Comedy Podcast for Parents and Kids
    Daughter Knows Best is a comedy podcast starring comedian Carolyn Castiglia and her much smarter, wiser, more sophisticated daughter, Adriana. Toge...
    Content:
    Parenting Struggles
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  45. Git Cute Podcast: a Software Developer and Tech Podcast
    Git Cute Podcast: a Software Developer and Tech Podcast
    Making tech news obtainable and cute one episode at a time.
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  46. Parenting With A Purpose
    Parenting With A Purpose
    Donna Janel Williams, a Chester native is on a mission to bring back the responsibility, nobility, and beauty back to parenting.  Parenting&nb...
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  47. Parenting the Whole Child
    Parenting the Whole Child
    Welcome to Season 2 of the “Parenting the Whole Child” podcast! Join hosts Janelle Lopez, Dr. Belle Tan, and Dr. Felicia Singleton from the San Die...
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  48. TED Talks Education
    TED Talks Education
    What should future schools look like? How do brains learn? Some of the world's greatest educators, researchers, and community leaders share their s...
    Content:
    Education
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsStudentsTeachersParent-Child Learning
    Goal:
    Youth Motivation
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  49. TED Talks Kids and Family
    TED Talks Kids and Family
    Fun videos to inspire, intrigue and stir your imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers onstage at the TED conference, TEDx e...
    Content:
    Family LearningInspirational Kids
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning
  50. Flyest Fables
    Flyest Fables
    Flyest Fables brings you anthology style and critically acclaimed hopepunk fables for the 21st century. Created by Morgan Givens.
    Content:
    Children'S Story AdventuresEducationInspirational KidsKids and FamilyMiracle Stories
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansParent-Child Learning
    When:
    Quick Listen
  51. Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan Dr. Dan Peters | Parent Footprint
    Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan Dr. Dan Peters | Parent Footprint
    Content:
    Gentle ParentingParenting
    Audience:
    ParentsParent-Child Learning
  52. Variety Pod-Ability is a podcast for parents and families of children with disabilities and special educational needs (SEND).
    Variety Pod-Ability is a podcast for parents and families of children with disabilities and special educational needs (SEND).
    Brought to you by Variety, the Children's Charity, our regular podcast series explores the unseen, complex challenges facing the parents and famili...
    Audience:
    Parent-Child Learning