Top 35 Parenting Podcasts
Raising children means facing new and unexpected situations on an almost daily basis. As our children grow, their needs, wants, and behaviors change so fast, we don’t always know how to deal with certain situations.
That’s why listening and learning from parenting experts or more experienced parents could be a great strategy. But how to fit this into our already busy schedules?
Try parenting podcasts. They can be listened to in a car, during your morning walk or run, or even while doing household chores. No matter where you are on your parenting journey, there’s a podcast for you.
And remember to check out the Big Life Kids podcast -- the only growth mindset podcast for children!
Ages 0-5
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Little Sprigs PodcastInterviews with experts in early childhood education, communication, mindfulness. The hosts offer the tools necessary to create harmonious relationships not only within ourselves but with our families, children and the communities in which we live. |
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Parenting Beyond DisciplineErin Royer-Asrilant, LA's go-to expert on all things parenting and child development for today’s common challenges, covers way more than just discipline. She dives into topics such as self-esteem, development and health, modern parenting issues, and even education. |
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Janet Lansbury UnruffledJanet Lansbury is a parenting expert and the author of two books on babies and toddlers. Her soothing, reassuring advice makes you feel as if you really can be a calm, confident parent. Her approach focuses on respect for the child and acceptance of their emotions and development. |
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Happy Mum Happy BabyIn a series of frank and warm conversations with other high-profile mums and dads, Giovanna Fletcher discusses all aspects of parenthood - the highs, the lows, the challenges, and rewards. There is no such thing as the perfect parent, and we’re all simply doing our best: something Giovanna fully encourages. |
Ages 6-11
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The Balanced EducatorThe Balanced Educator is a weekly podcast hosted by the co-founders of Educalme, Kailey Lefko and Josianne Barnabé. This podcast equips and empowers educators and parents to feel more calm, balanced, and joyful in all aspects of their lives. |
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Authentic ParentingThis podcast talks about the importance of healing from traumas, making sense of stories, breaking free from patterns and triggers, and finding your authentic voice in parenting. |
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Your Parenting MojoYour Parenting Mojo is all about developing respect-based relationships with your children. Using what they’ve learned from scientific research on parenting and child development where it’s useful and relevant, this podcast helps parents support their child’s learning and development. |
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Every week hosts Abigail and Elle decode children’s difficult behaviors and share tools to turn things around. Their mission is to provide parents with insights, skills, and support they need to listen to and connect with their children in a way that allows each child to thrive. |
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Parenting Our FutureEach one of Robbin McManne’s episodes is designed to help listeners navigate the difficult journey of parenting but in a way that is more peaceful and intentional. She discusses how to get your kids to listen and cooperate without yelling, punishments and rewards. She discusses how to understand your own feelings and those of your kids. |
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The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John PayneSimplicity Parenting approach is based on over thirty years’ experience successfully supporting busy families. For those who want to balance their children’s lives down but don’t know where to start, Simplicity Parenting offers both inspiration and a blueprint for change. |
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Mindful Parenting in a Messy WorldThe Mindful Parenting in a Messy World podcast with Michelle Gale is for parents who long to be meaningfully connected to themselves and their children, even as the demands and complexities of modern life are accelerated. |
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Sunshine ParentingAudrey Monke interviews youth development experts who share ideas about working with and raising kids who become thriving adults. Concepts and strategies for communicating and connecting better with young people are discussed, so that they get the support and encouragement they need to grow into their best selves. |
Ages 12+
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Parenting Today’s TeensHelp for the parents of teenagers from Mark Gregston. The podcast includes daily 1-minute and a weekend 30-minute program. |
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Joyful CourageThe Joyful Courage Podcast is a place for inspiration, education, and entertainment on the parenting journey. Host, Casey O'Roarty shares conversations with leading parenting experts about challenges that show up while we raise our kids. |
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Talking to TeensWhether you need to negotiate your teen’s curfew, tell them to lay off drugs, forbid them from seeing a friend, get them to open up about bullying, or set limits surrounding social media, this podcast has your answers. |
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The Healthy Family Connections PodcastDr. Neil D. Brown addresses the many dilemmas facing parents, couples, and kids, offering out of the box solutions that empower listeners to confidently meet their parenting challenges. Being a family in our era is challenging under the best of circumstances.
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Power Your Parenting: Moms with TeensEvery episode is geared to uplift you, give you practical parenting tips that you can apply right away and keep you current on the latest in teen research and trends. |
All Ages
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The Child Repair GuideThe pediatrician and dad Dr. Steve Silvestro brings the wisdom and insights of the world's best childhood health and wellness experts. He gives parents the best tools possible to raise happy, healthy, confident kids. |
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SpawnedLiz Gumbinner and Kristen Chase invite celebrity guests for candid parenting discussions and a good dose of humor. |
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Zen Parenting RadioZen Parenting is a weekly online radio discussion between a spiritual and emotional mom (Cathy Cassani Adams) and a logical and practical dad (Todd Adams). |
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Parenting Great KidsThe pediatrician, mother, & best selling author engages with experts & parents to take on relevant issues, answer real questions, & provide simple hope & encouragement to every parent.
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Parental As Anything with Maggie DentMaggie Dent has become one of Australia’s favorite parenting authors and educators, with a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience. |
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Everyday MotherhoodWelcome to the brand new podcast from Christy Thomas of www.play4lifemoms.com Grab your pile of laundry and listen to gain tips on how to care for yourself while mothering and walk away with a play idea to connect with your kids. |
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The Mindful KindThe Mindful Kind, hosted by Rachael Kable, shares exciting insights into mindfulness journeys and provides listeners with simple and effective practices to incorporate into their own lives. |
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Tilt ParentingTiLT Parenting was founded in 2016 by Debbie Reber as a podcast and online community aimed at helping parents raising differently-wired kids to do so from a place of confidence, connection, and joy. |
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Celebrate CalmGet practical answers to your toughest questions. What do you do when your kids resist or defy you? How can you discipline without escalating situations? |
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Raising AdultsThe podcast is titled “Raising Adults,” arising from the fact that parents are often frustrated by the phrase “raising children.” The podcast helps parents raise fully functioning, healthy, responsible, character-filled adults. They discuss relevant parenting issues with an eye toward the adults we want children to become. |
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Dear Anxiety (by GoZen)Worry, anger, stress, perfectionism, body image: if you feel it, we want to talk about it. This is a show for humans of all ages about the difficult emotions we all struggle with. You’ll learn tools for improved mindfulness, communication, and self-awareness. |
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Happy FamiliesThe Happy Families podcast is for parents who want all the answers but don’t have any time! In each short, easily digestible episode Dr. Justin will address a specific topic, offer his expert advice and provide simple strategies that will lead to positive results fast. |
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The Better Behavior ShowDr. Beurkens specializes in resolving problems that many families and professionals deem unsolvable. She recognizes that beneath the many challenging symptoms children and young adults exhibit are people capable of more. |
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On BoysWeekly conversations include a healthy dose of humor & insight, and feature take-away tips to use right now, at home or in the classroom, to help boys grow into healthy, happy men. |
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Parenting Without Power StrugglesParenting tips, awesome interviews, and advice for parents of toddlers through teens about the real-life issues you face. |
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Raising Lifelong LearnersWant to raise your kids to love learning? To become lifelong learners — children who know that they can find the answers to anything they’re curious about? This is the podcast about all of that and more! |
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Parenting Impossible: The Special Needs Survival PodcastA podcast dedicated to giving compassionate advice for all stages of life. The conversations revolve around the entire special needs community including those with autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues and more. |
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Digital Parent PodcastThis podcast helps parents navigate the challenges of raising kids in this digital age. In each episode, listeners will learn useful information, news from the week, and hear expert insights from guests. |