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If you’ve got a long car journey coming up or want to keep the kids entertained on the way to school, a podcast could be your new saviour. With podcasts for every topic out there, from fitness to fashion, parenting to pregnancy, you’re bound to find something you love. It turns out, kids love podcasts too. It’s a fantastic way to tear them away from screens, keep them entertained and teach them something new. In fact, 75 percent of children who listen to podcasts will start discussions based on something they’ve learnt from listening, according to a survey by Kids Listen.
We’ve narrowed it down to our favourite eight podcasts that you’ll enjoy listening to as well.
The history podcast for people who don’t like history… and those who do. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
Little Editors ask burning questions to a global cast of guests on previously-explored Anorak themes such as sea life, imagination, music, sports, cities and of course, ice cream. The guests range from rock stars to ocean scientists, urban designers to artists, architects to ice cream makers, scuba-divers to Olympic Hockey Player.
Liar, liar, pants on fire! Can your child spot when someone is lying? In today’s world of fake news, it’s essential for your child to know what’s right and wrong, truth and lie. Each week, this gameshow-style podcast features a child going up against two grown-ups: one is an honest expert and the other is a rotten liar! Through asking insightful questions, weighing up the evidence and trusting their gut, the child contestant must decide which grown-up is telling the truth.
Listen along on RadioLine.
This marvellous 10-part series presented by TV personality and children’s author David Walliams is a brilliant podcast everyone will love. The series aims to introduce children into the world of classical music. Walliams brings to life the stories of great composers, as well as discussing the history of the piano and some of the world’s strangest instruments.
Listen along on ClassicFM.com or download on iTunes here.
Where do babies come from? Why do we fart? And why can’t penguins fly? Every Friday, QI Elf and question writer Molly Oldfield tackles some of our children’s curious questions about the world. The Natural History Museum, The Science Museum, astronauts and writers are taking turns to help Molly answer the questions. If your child has a question or loves learning interesting facts about the world around them, this is the podcast to download.
Calm Kids Podcast is a bedtime story podcast created by sisters Lucie, 13, and Charlotte, 10, for kids. The pair share stories to help children feel less anxious and help them relax before bed. Give it a try and let us know if the podcast really is the new bedtime story…
Listen along on CalmKidsPodcast.Podbean.com or download on iTunes.
Aimed at children from 2-13, Storytime deliver free, fortnightly audiobooks for everyone to enjoy. The stories are calming and soothing, ideal for long car journeys and help the little ones nod off at night. Stories include The Princess and the Dragon, Waldo and the Sea Monster, and Ghost Cave. If you have a story idea, drop them a message on their Facebook page.
Listen along on Bedtime.FM or download on iTunes here.
A science podcast for curious kids and adults, Brains On is co-hosted by child scientists and reporters each week. From how to translate a cat’s purr to the science behind sneezing, Brains On! Will switch your children onto science.
Listen along on BrainsOn.org or download on iTunes here.
Calm and relax your children with short stories from Peace Out. The podcast guides the mind through visualisation and breathing exercises. It’s a great introduction to mindfulness for children and adults. The latest episode talks about superheroes; other episodes cover black holes, Mars and the stories behind the Aurora Borealis. Breathing and stretching are also seamlessly incorporated into the session.
Listen along on Bedtime.FM or download on iTunes here.
Ever tried to answer your child’s questions to be met with ‘but why?’ and haven’t been able to answer? The Buy Why podcast is here to help. Children ask the questions and the But Why team find out the answers. Why is fire orange? Why do elephants have trunks? Parents can learn things too! Does your child have a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid’s first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org
Listen along on KidsListen.org or download on iTunes here.
The Story Pirates Podcast is one of the top three kids and family podcasts in the world. Featuring songs and sketches based on stories written by kids, special guests include top talent like Julie Andrews, Kristen Bell, Billy Eichner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dax Shepard, Bowen Yang, Paul Scheer, Claire Danes, John Oliver, David Schwimmer, and Lake Bell.
Listen along on Story Pirates or download on iTunes here.
What If World is a storytelling podcast for kids. Each week, Mr. Eric takes a “What if?” question from a kid and spins it into a story for all of you!
Listen along on What If World Podcast or download on iTunes here.
Tremendously clever grown-ups Andy Stanton (bearded author of the Mr Gum books) and Carrie Quinlan (unbearded actress, comedian and and all-round weirdo) answer questions set to them by flocks of shamefully ignorant children. ‘Who invented cheese?’; ‘What are trees for?’; ‘What’s the meaning of life?’; ‘Why don’t dogs poo in the toilet?’ No inquiry is too difficult or too smelly for the Nincompoops.
Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best. Our debaters use facts and passion to make their case — teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way.
Listen along on SmashBoom.org or download via iTunes here.
Tumble is a science podcast for kids, to be enjoyed by the entire family. We tell stories about scientific discoveries, with the help of scientists! Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, share mysteries, and share what science is all about.
Listen along at Science Podcast For Kids or download on iTunes here.
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Heelys, the original two-in-one wheely shoe launched in 2000, is preparing for the upcoming Easter holidays with its new spring collection. Ideal for encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle, the stylish designs will ensure kids (big and small) will roll through the holidays with ease.
The collection consists of 19 designs, including three brand new Heelys shapes: Reserve Ex, Reserve Low and Pro 20 Half Flood. The Reserve Ex has a basketball shoe style, while the Reserve Low and Pro 20 Half Flood tap into the current Y2K trend for an extra chunky sole.
Match your Heelys to your mood, with designs split across two main aesthetics – a darker colour scheme vs. a lighter, spring-inspired palette. Think camouflage print, graffiti text and paint drips contrasting with pastel colours, tie-dye, metallic laces, foil and rainbow print.
Available in the UK and Europe on the Heelys website and retailers, the collection is available in sizes C12-7 across single or two-wheeled styles. RRPs range from £49.99 to £69.99.
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