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The top short podcasts for kids
50 Kids & Family podcasts with episodes that typically run 30 minutes or less, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.
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1. Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 102
- Since
- 2019
Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this…
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2. Circle Round
- Length
- 23 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 469
- Since
- 2017
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 to 25-minute…
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3. Wow in the World
- Length
- 23 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,090
- Since
- 2017
Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and families, sharing the most amazing stories in science, technology, and new discoveries happening in…
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4. Previa Alliance Podcast
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 237
- Since
- 2022
There are few experiences as universal to human existence as pregnancy and childbirth, and yet its most difficult parts — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders…
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5. Dysregulated Kids: Science-Backed Parenting Help for Behavior, Anxiety, ADHD and More
- Length
- 14 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 460
- Since
- 2022
Are you tired of the daily battles, the problems with listening and focus, meltdowns over minor frustrations, and the constant feeling of walking on eggshells…
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6. Parenting With Psychology
- Length
- 11 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 178
- Since
- 2023
Ever wished you had a supportive and helpful parenting coach whispering tips in your ear during those trickiest parenting moments? Look no further! Welcome to…
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7. The Arthur Podcast
- Length
- 15 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 31
- Since
- 2022
Arthur Read is back and starting his own podcast! Listen in as he shares his favorite adventures with, DW, Buster and all their friends from around Elwood City…
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8. Curious Kids Every Day: A Daily Educational Podcast
- Length
- 15 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 524
- Since
- 2025
We answer a curious question every single day! Do you have a curious kid who asks you a million questions every day? Curious Kids Every Day is an…
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9. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 300
- Since
- 2016
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 large and…
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10. Focus on the Family with Jim Daly
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 112
- Since
- 2026
Become a champion for your family in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee! Every episode of the Focus on the Family Christian podcast helps you…
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11. The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 49
- Since
- 2024
ALERT: 🍎🎙️The Apple Podcast listing was hacked in July & given numerous 1 star reviews, bringing the show’s rating from 4.9 to 3.1. 😭. Apple is…
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12. The Dr. Laura Podcast
- Length
- 8 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 3,481
- Since
- 2020
My Call of the Day is now “The Dr. Laura Podcast” - Dr. Laura is in. Every day. No charge. I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on…
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13. Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible
- Length
- 29 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 184
- Since
- 2023
Have you ever wondered why God made mosquitoes? How an axolotl can regrow parts of its body? If a snail is born with a shell? Or why an octopus has three…
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14. Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,184
- Since
- 2020
WE SOLVED CAR RIDES! The funniest educational show kids love, parents adore, and teachers use in their classrooms - and that the whole family loves in the…
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15. Tiny Theologians
- Length
- 8 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 129
- Since
- 2023
This adventure podcast for kids is fun, upbeat, and rich with biblical theology. Each week, kids can join TJ and Tory as they adventure through the attributes…
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16. Sleep Tight Stories - Bedtime Stories for Kids
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,059
- Since
- 2018
Sleep Tight Stories brings joy and comfort to millions of families worldwide with new calming bedtime stories every single week. Each episode is relevant to…
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17. Calm Parenting Podcast
- Length
- 23 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 659
- Since
- 2017
Have a strong-willed child who doesn't respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You're in the right place…
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18. Little Stories for Tiny People: Anytime and bedtime stories for kids
- Length
- 23 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 184
- Since
- 2015
Little Stories for Tiny People features original stories the whole family will love. Filled with endearing characters and inventive story lines, LSFTP is sure…
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19. The Midlife Squeeze
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 7
- Since
- 2026
No one prepares you for this phase of life. You're expected to hold it all together — the aging parent who needs more help every month, the kids who need you…
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20. Super Great Kids' Stories
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 178
- Since
- 2023
Supergreat Kids' Stories is a collection of fun tales to make you laugh and cry, told by some of the best storytellers from around the world. Recommended for…
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21. The Cat In The Hat Podcast
- Length
- 25 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 22
- Since
- 2023
Hold on tight and prepare to be whisked away on a weekly adventure with Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat! In a world full of delightful mix-ups and exhilarating…
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22. Lamplighter Kids Stories
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 75
- Since
- 2019
Lamplighter Kids Stories is a gentle, ad-free family podcast with Rebecca and her squirrel friend, Momo McSquirrel. Original adventures bring virtues to life…
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23. Smologies with Alie Ward
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 127
- Since
- 2024
Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast…
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24. The ADHD Parenting Podcast
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 70
- Since
- 2024
The ADHD Parenting Podcast helps parents of children and teens with ADHD improve behavior, emotional regulation, executive function, and cooperation at home and…
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25. Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages
- Length
- 20 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 833
- Since
- 2014
On the Stories Podcast, we perform a new story for your children every week. The stories range from retellings of fairy tales like Snow White to classic stories…
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26. Kids Bible Stories
- Length
- 17 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 427
- Since
- 2017
Step into the stories of the Bible like never before! Each episode brings God’s Word to life with playful voices, vivid sounds, and artful storytelling. This…
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27. Snoop and Sniffy: Dog Detective Stories for Kids
- Length
- 19 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 185
- Since
- 2022
What happens when Snoop, an experienced dog detective from London, gets sent to small-town Pflugerville to train clueless puppy Sniffy as an undercover agent?…
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28. Storyland | Kids Stories and Bedtime Fairy Tales for Children
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 133
- Since
- 2021
Storyland is a captivating podcast that opens the door to enchanting tales for young listeners of all ages. Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds…
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29. Lions and Legends
- Length
- 25 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 19
- Since
- 2026
Produced by Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis of Circle Round, Lions and Legends presents fun, fantastical retellings of legends, myths, folktales, and fables…
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30. BratBusters Parenting Podcast
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 222
- Since
- 2024
Welcome to the BratBusters Parenting Podcast! Lisa Bunnage, Parenting Coach and Founder of BratBusters Parenting, is joined by her daughter who handles the…
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31. KidNuz: News for Kids
- Length
- 9 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,905
- Since
- 2018
KidNuz: Kids deserve a daily newscast all their own. Kickstart their morning with 7 minutes of timely, unbiased, and age-appropriate stories from politics…
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32. The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom
- Length
- 15 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 451
- Since
- 2020
The PedsDocTalk Podcast is your go-to parenting resource, hosted by Dr. Mona Amin, a trusted pediatrician, parenting expert, and mom of two. As a top 30…
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33. History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 366
- Since
- 2025
A groundbreaking podcast for curious kids aged 4-12 that proves history is anything but dull. Join our fictional AI hosts Mira, a brilliant 9-year-old, and…
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34. Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 305
- Since
- 2015
A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by…
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35. Who, When, Wow!
- Length
- 21 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 144
- Since
- 2021
Who, When, Wow!: Mystery Edition is the award-winning podcast for kids and families that explores history’s biggest mysteries. Join Carly Q (host Carly…
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36. Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 464
- Since
- 2015
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 Unruffled…
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37. History Snacks
- Length
- 17 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 45
- Since
- 2026
Season two is live! Bite size chomps of history for kids! Join hosts Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes as they bring you quick dives into the events that shaped…
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38. LOL Storytime - Stories for Kids
- Length
- 21 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 180
- Since
- 2021
LOL Storytime is the goofy-story-podcast for kids. These silly original stories are lighthearted and unapologetically weird. Discover what it might be like to…
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39. The Apple Seed
- Length
- 27 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 175
- Since
- 2022
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share…
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40. Bobby Wonder: Superhero Adventure Stories for Kids
- Length
- 18 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 375
- Since
- 2021
Bobby Wonder is a fast-paced superhero adventure podcast for kids who love action, mystery, and laugh-out-loud moments. When Bobby discovers he’s not from…
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41. Unspookable
- Length
- 22 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 109
- Since
- 2018
Unspookable is an award winning, family-friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host…
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42. Constant Wonder KIDS
- Length
- 14 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 98
- Since
- 2024
Welcome to Constant Wonder KIDS, the podcast that turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures! Designed for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love…
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43. The Bible Recap Kids
- Length
- 3 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 366
- Since
- 2025
TBR Kids is hosted by Emily Pickell—”Miss Emily” to our younger Bible Readers—and it’s part of the TBR Podcast Network. TBR Kids is a daily podcast geared…
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44. The Biggest Story
- Length
- 9 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 107
- Since
- 2024
Join us each Wednesday as we walk through a new Bible story that will help kids see the biggest story of redemption and ultimately what - better yet, Who! - the…
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45. Silly Stories for Kids
- Length
- 15 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 288
- Since
- 2023
So glad you have found us! Welcome to Silly Stories for Kids — a podcast of wild adventures, made up on the spot and recorded so you and your family can join in…
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46. Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids
- Length
- 25 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 189
- Since
- 2020
We’ve got bedtime down to a (Sleep Tight) Science! Sleep Tight Science is an engaging bedtime show that makes science accessible and enjoyable for the whole…
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47. Spill the Milk Breastfeeding Podcast
- Length
- 20 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 28
- Since
- 2025
Welcome to the Spill the Milk Podcast with Nicki Davis, BSN, RN, IBCLC — aka The Babywhisperer! With 20 years of helping moms and babies, I’m here to keep it…
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48. Catholic Sprouts: Daily Podcast for Catholic Kids
- Length
- 7 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 1,999
- Since
- 2018
Are you a Catholic parent ready to start sharing your faith with your kids in a way the whole family can enjoy? You're in the right place! The Catholic…
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49. Eat Your Spanish: A Spanish Learning Podcast for Kids and Families!
- Length
- 18 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 189
- Since
- 2019
Eat Your Spanish is an interactive Spanish learning podcast for kids and families! . . 2019-2026 Evan Blum. All rights reserved. This content may not be used…
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50. Kids Halloween Stories
- Length
- 14 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 39
- Since
- 2026
Magical Halloween stories for kids at bedtime, quiet time and car rides. Every night in October brings a brand-new story for toddlers and kids ages 3 to 6…
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