Top Kids & Family Podcasts

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Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids

Be Calm on Ahway Island features original stories and meditations made just for kids. Each episode begins with a short, calming meditation, followed by a gentle story perfect for bedtime, nap time, or any time it’s relax time!

Ahway Island® is home to adventurous airplanes, bubbly boats, caring cars and construction vehicles, friendly forest animals, curious kids, silly sea creatures, our delightful Dragon, terrific toys, exotic animals, our sparkling solar train and so much more! You will always find something new as we add to our extensive library of stories each week. 

Be Calm on Ahway Island is a fantastic tool for parents, caregivers, daycare providers, and educators.

*Created for kids ages 3 – 6.

To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, please visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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To hear more soothing stories (700+) and support our hand-crafted, human-made work, join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more!

Thank you for listening to Be Calm on Ahway Island!

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Beautifully Complex

Parenting a neurodivergent kid is one of the hardest things you will ever do. If you are exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering why nothing seems to work, this is the place for you.

I am Penny Williams, parenting coach, author, and mom who's in the trenches alongside you. Each week on Beautifully Complex, I bring you honest conversations and real strategies for raising kids with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and learning differences. Our kids aren't broken, just wired differently.

My work is grounded in the SIGNAL Framework™, a nervous-system-first approach I developed around one core truth: regulation is required before any skill or strategy can take hold.

Every episode delivers insights you can actually use to reduce your stress, rebuild your confidence, and create a family life that feels good for everyone in it. I've helped thousands of families worldwide, and this community is here for you too.

New episodes drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss one.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support.
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Goop Tales — Storytelling Podcast for Kids

Goop Tales is a screen-free audio adventure podcast for kids ages 4–10. Original kids stories packed with wild characters, surprising twists, and worlds that spark imagination — no screen required. Each episode follows a Goop — a funny little character named after a naughty habit — who travels to a real place in the world and learns something along the way. These children's stories teach geography, vocabulary, and character development the way kids actually absorb things: through their ears and imagination. With 139 original kids audio stories and over 1.6 million downloads, Goop Tales is what parents put on when they want their kids genuinely captivated. Perfect for bedtime, car rides, and anytime you need 30 minutes of peace. Free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen. Read More
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Cartoon Corner

Rediscover the fun of Classic Cartoons for kids of all ages. Experience the age of cartoons that was part of each movie experience before TV. Read More
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Expanded States with Michelle Gale

Expanded States is a podcast dedicated to a deep exploration in expanding awareness, opening the heart, and journeying beyond the boundaries of the mind. Listen in for illuminating storytelling and mind-expanding topics like psychedelics, mindfulness, breathwork, nature immersion, sound healing and so much more.

Remember, exploring expanded states of consciousness requires respect, preparation, and integration. Always prioritize safety, set appropriate intentions, and approach these practices with an open and curious mind. This can be a powerful and transformative journey, but proceeding mindfully and responsibly is essential.
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Kids & Family

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Set in nineteenth century New England, Little Women follows the lives of the four March sisters-Jo, Beth, Amy and Meg. The novel is a classic rites of passage story, that has often split literature critics but has been adored by many over the years. Intended as a book for young girls, the book is too sentimental for some but plenty of adults and young men have Little Women firmly featured in their best books of all time. The pace of the novel can be slow at times and the language almost too perfect but the overall sympathetic tone of Alcott wins over the reader. The book is semi-autobiographical, with Jo Marsh mirroring the life of an ambitious Alcott. Just like Alcott, Jo is a strong, independent woman who is fighting through her domestic duties to do what she truly loves. Writing is Jo’s passion and in a world where women are expected to put personal growth aside in order to withhold traditional family values, she is met with many challenges. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” The book speaks to every woman that has had to fight against convention. With their father away at war, the four sisters pull together to support each other but still have time to search for their own identity. These ‘little women’ are not children but young adults finding their way via love, religion and confidence. Whilst it may seem sad that the sisters do have to conform to some extent, if you read between the lines there is so much inspiration for young female readers. Read More
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The Single Mom Podcast – Single Parent Advice, Support & a Little Bit of Humor

The Single Mom Podcast is dedicated to inspiring and supporting single moms. Heather Wells is a single mother of three children (two with special needs) who spent years struggling just to make ends meet. Now she is a successful business owner and is dedicated to helping other single moms find the tools, resources and mindsets to navigate through the craziness of raising children alone.

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Divorced, Happy & Successful

My divorce podcast is a podcast created for you, parents who want to build a better life for yourself and your kids after divorce. Divorced at 35, I realized that I was miserable, confused and completely unhappy with my life. I believed I was a failure and that I was letting myself and my young son down. And I desperately wanted to change that. So I committed myself to turning my life around and figuring out how to make myself happy. Since that time I've spent thousands of hours ready, studying and working with coaches who have helped me find joy and the success in my life that I wanted. I'd love to share with you what I've learned in hopes that it will help you. If I can do it, you can do it too! Each episode covers specific topics that directly affect your post divorce success. The do's, the don'ts, pitfalls, hurdles and so much more. Most importantly, each episode concludes with an actionable step you can implement in your life TODAY that will elevate the essential physical, mental and spiritual aspects of your life. Read More
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Burns And Allen Show

Burns and Allen was an American comedy duo consisting of George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen. They worked together as a comedy team in vaudeville, films, radio and television and achieved great success over four decades. Read More
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The Thrifty Little Mom Podcast

This show aims to inspire and encourage women to make the most of what they have and find joy in everyday living. Join Kim and Rhonda for a weekly chat as they dive into family, parenting, saving money, budgeting, DIY projects, faith and all the topics that make our lives what they are! Your laundry day just got a little more entertaining. Read More
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Joyriding In Autismland: Autism Podcast with Kid Gigawatt

Launched by parents of an infectiously funny and *mostly* happy boy on the spectrum, the Joyriding in Autismland podcast chats with ASD parents, kiddos, therapists, writers, and artists about the unexpected, charming, and funny moments with autism. Because laughing? Is the best vacation. Find the show notes online at http://www.joyridinginautismland.com/podcast Read More
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The Brood

A weekly thought-provoking conversation about the top topics and thorny issues around children of all ages. From the cloth vs disposable diaper debate to how to afford your kid's college tuition, we talk to people, parents and experts, hoping to rediscover the meaning of family in the modern age. Read More
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Your Parenting Mojo – Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive

Parenting is hard…but does it have to be this hard? Wouldn’t it be better if your kids would stop pressing your buttons quite as often, and if there was a little more of you to go around (with maybe even some left over for yourself)? On the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, Jen Lumanlan M.S., M.Ed explores academic research on parenting and child development. But she doesn’t just tell you the results of the latest study - she interviews researchers at the top of their fields, and puts current information in the context of the decades of work that have come before it. An average episode reviews ~30 peer-reviewed sources, and analyzes how the research fits into our culture and values - she does all the work, so you don’t have to! Jen is the author of Parenting Beyond Power: How to Use Connection & Collaboration to Transform Your Family - and the World (Sasquatch/Penguin Random House). The podcast draws on the ideas from the book to give you practical, realistic strategies to get beyond today’s whack-a-mole of issues. Your Parenting Mojo also offers workshops and memberships to give you more support in implementing the ideas you hear on the show. The single idea that underlies all of the episodes is that our behavior is our best attempt to meet our needs. Your Parenting Mojo will help you to see through the confusing messages your child’s behavior is sending so you can parent with confidence: You’ll go from: “I don’t want to yell at you!” to “I’ve got a plan.” New episodes are released every other week - there's content for parents who have a baby on the way through kids of middle school age. Start listening now by exploring the rich library of episodes on meltdowns, sibling conflicts, parental burnout, screen time, eating vegetables, communication with your child - and your partner… and much much more! Read More
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SparkleCast Podcast

SparkleCast explores the use of story in parenting and education. One week we share a free story for you to enjoy, and the next week we discuss the story with an expert and thought leader – with the aim of using the story (and all stories) as a parenting and educational tool. Read More
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Modern Photo Solutions

Taking you from photo overwhelm to photo fabulous in just a few taps
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Love Over Addiction

Join host Michelle Anderson as she discusses life while loving someone struggling with addiction. The goal of each episode is to leave you with encouragement, hope, and some laughs while you navigate the heartbreaking and rewarding relationship of loving someone with substance use disorder. If you're exhausted from trying to help, lonely, and unsure what to do next - you've come to the right place. Read More
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The Perfectors

We believe the world needs people who are determined to see love, compassion and justice win. We interview the perfectors doing just that. #perfectors (formerly the Mama Bear Dares Podcast) Read More
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Peace Out Podcast

Mindfulness stories that help children calm down and learn social-emotional skills by guiding them through visualization and breathing exercises focused on kindness and fun science facts. Perfect for parents or teachers who want to teach mindfulness and self-regulation. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts. Find out more at www.ChanelTsang.com. Proud member of Kids Listen, a grass roots organization promoting content just for children. Read More
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Saturday Morning Theatre

Every Saturday morning, a brand new piece of audio fun for the whole family to enjoy.
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Her Money with Sheri Lynch & Kris Carroll

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The Shadow Pod

Old Time Radio Shows: Radio's Greatest Man of Mystery
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Movie Reviews for Families: Find the Right Movies for your Kids – Common Sense Media

Millions of parents turn to Common Sense Media every day to find the best media for their kids. We have thousands of reviews based on child development principles so you can help them find that perfect, age appropriate movie or song. Check out more of our up-to-the minute reviews and parent tips at www.commonsensemedia.org. Common Sense is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to improving the media lives of kids everywhere. Read More
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The Hitched Podcast: Perfecting Your Marriage

Hitched | entertains, educates and inspires marriages.
Hitched | entertains, educates and inspires marriages. Read More
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ParentCast: New Parents | New Babies | New Adventures | A New Kind Of Crazy

Just have a kid and you're overwhelmed? Mary and Blake are too. They're parents who have no idea what they're doing, and they're asking the experts on all things baby. It's an entirely "judgement free zone," where we can laugh at each other's stories of success and failure. Mary and Blake discuss their whines of the week, wins of the week, and also give their Parent Pick of the week. But this show is nothing without it's listeners - so there is as much listener feedback as humanly possible. It's free, it's funny, and it's a lot better than therapy! Read More
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