Let’s be honest, we can all use a bit of parenting advice from time to time. Of course you ask family and friends, read articles and parenting books, and you might even turn to social media for the odd tip.
But have you ever considered adding parenting podcasts to your toolkit? You can listen to them on the go and they are full of insights and practical solutions to help you thrive as a family.
Here are 40 popular and insightful parenting podcasts that cover a wide range of topics related to raising children, from early childhood to adolescence, as well as mental health, discipline strategies and family dynamics:
1. The Longest Shortest Time
Focuses on all things parenting, from birth to school age, with stories and insights from parents and experts.
2. Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Offers advice based on the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) philosophy, focusing on respectful parenting.
3. The Mom Hour
Two experienced moms discuss the realities of motherhood, practical advice and the joy of raising kids.
4. A Dad Podcast
Focuses on fatherhood, offering tips and conversations to help dads improve their relationships and become better parents.
5. Parenting Beyond Discipline
Practical advice on positive discipline, helping parents navigate tricky parenting situations.
6. The Balanced Life
Focuses on holistic health for moms, with tips on physical, mental and emotional wellness for parents.
7. Raising Good Humans
Provides advice on how to raise kind, resilient and empathetic children.
8. The Modern Dads Podcast
Discusses the joys and challenges of modern fatherhood with a focus on shifting gender norms.
9. The Minimalist Mom
A podcast for parents looking to simplify their lives by embracing minimalism.
10. Happy Parent Podcast
Focuses on the intersection of self-care and parenting to create a more balanced life.
11. The Parenting Junkie
Offers peaceful parenting strategies and tips for raising mindful children.
12. Mom Brain Podcast
Discusses the challenges of parenting while taking care of your mental health, with expert advice on how to cope.
13. The Montessori Notebook Podcast
Covers the Montessori approach to parenting, focusing on child-led learning and respectful parenting.
14. Raising Parents with Emily Oster
Offers practical advice for raising children with confidence, resilience and love.
15. The Playful Parent
Focuses on play-based learning and the importance of play in child development.
16. The Family First Podcast
Offers advice and strategies for creating a connected, strong family unit.
17. Good Inside with Dr. Becky
Provides evidence-based parenting tips on how to handle the emotional challenges that come with raising kids.
18. The Motherly Podcast
Features conversations with authors, experts, and mothers about the challenges and joys of motherhood.
19. The Struggle Bus
Two hosts answer listener questions on everything from parenting to personal relationships.
20. Parenting Is a Joke
Each week, host and standup Ophira Eisenberg talks to a different comedian about their career and their kids.
21. The Parenting Roundabout Podcast
Discusses the ups and downs of raising children, with a focus on the everyday struggles of family life.
22. The Secrets of the Sibling Relationship with psychotherapist Nicole Addis
Discusses the complexities of sibling dynamics, offering tips for fostering healthy relationships between siblings.
23. Raising Lifelong Learners
Focuses on fostering a love for learning in children, whether through homeschooling or other education methods.
24. Love Your Mom Life
Interviews with moms on a variety of topics including family, career and the balancing act of modern motherhood.
25. Calm Parenting Podcast
Focuses on building peaceful relationships between parents and children through emotional intelligence.
26. Best of Both Worlds Podcast
Aimed at working parents, with a focus on finding the balance between career and family life.
27. The Playful Path Podcast
Discusses how parents can nurture their child’s creativity and playfulness, and how to foster joy in everyday life.
28. The Gentle Parenting Show
Focuses on positive parenting techniques that emphasize empathy, patience and kindness.
29. The Kids Aren’t Alright
Takes a deep dive into the mental and emotional well-being of children, exploring issues like anxiety and bullying.
30. The Science of Parenting
Offers research-based insights on child development, exploring everything from sleep to discipline strategies.
31. The Confident Parent Podcast
Gives parents the tools they need to be more confident in their parenting decisions and handle daily challenges.
32. Parenting with Purpose
Focuses on intentional parenting, offering guidance on creating a calm, loving and consistent family environment.
33. The Happy Mom Podcast
Discusses the challenges of maintaining your happiness while raising children, with tips on self-care and family life.
34. Simple Families Podcast
Focuses on simplifying family life, with tips on minimalism and reducing stress.
35. Parenting and Podcasting
Interviews with parents who share how they manage their careers and family life through podcasting.
36. Connected Parenting
Offers strategies for parents to build deep emotional connections with their children, enhancing family bonds.
37. Motherhood Unstressed Podcast
Aimed at moms looking to reduce stress and incorporate self-care into their busy lives.
38. Ask The Kid Whisperer
Offers tips for managing common parenting challenges, especially when it comes to toddlers and preschoolers.
39. Love, Happiness and Success
Focuses on relationship dynamics, including those between parents and children, as well as how to improve family connections.
40. Parenting Decoded
Offers a deep dive into decoding child behaviour and understanding what your child is really trying to communicate.
These podcasts offer a broad range of advice, support and conversation on everything from discipline strategies and emotional well-being to homeschooling and simplifying family life.
Whether you’re a new parent, seasoned caregiver or someone seeking insights into modern parenting, there’s something in this list for everyone so get listening!
