Published in A Parent Is Born·PinnedMember-onlyScared of NeedlesResources for managing trypanophobia as we sign our kids up for the COVID19 vaccine and flu shots this winter. — My son never liked “pokes” at the Dr.’s office, but their clever approach of offering a choice from a bucket of sparkly toys worked for him for the flu shots he received in previous years. But, that dislike transformed into fear, which then turned to terror during the pandemic. Maybe…Vaccination5 min readVaccination5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyI Gave Birth to a Dog“They said you couldn’t have babies, but then buh-badah! Out came me!” …said my little dog after he crawled into my lap. He’s six now already, somehow, and he loves to hear and repeat the family stories we make after all the questions get asked. Some days this past summer…Storytelling4 min readStorytelling4 min read
Published in Kids Listen·Oct 13, 2022Kids Listen 2022 Halloween Sweeps!Spooky good fun podcast episodes for kids and families from our member shows. Our annual Kids Listen Halloween Sweeps playlist is here to thrill ears of any age. This year Kids Listen member podcasts bring you silly, strange, and yes — a little spooky — episodes for you to enjoy. Check out your favorite podcast, and then check out a new one! Head…Kids2 min readKids2 min read
Published in Kids Listen·Jun 25, 2022The Middle School Mind’s “Make Your Own Kid Podcast” Summer SeriesSummer is in full swing and many kids are attending camps, summer school, visiting their local swimming pools, and going on much-needed family vacations. The summer is also the perfect time for kids to start their own podcasts. …Kidcast4 min readKidcast4 min read
Published in Kids Listen·Apr 15, 2022Kids Listen Sweeps: Happy Poetry Month!Co-written with Darren Short from Kids’ Poetry Club — Go right to the sweeps list here: Kids Listen Playlist: Kids Listen Sweeps April is Poetry Month, and we have a great collection of episodes here to help kids, families, and educators dive into…app.kidslisten.org I was delighted to open my messages recently to see a note from Darren Short (aka Little Dazzy Donuts!), who pours love and life into every 15-minute episode of Kids’ Poetry Club along with illustrator Dot Cherch. I’m not even sure if “illustration”…Poetry3 min readPoetry3 min read
Published in Kids Listen·Dec 17, 2021Happy Holidays!Enjoy cozy & fun winter holiday and Christmas family listening time with these special episodes from Kids Listen member shows! — Dorktales Storytime Podcast has put together a feast for the ears with their Jolly Holly Day Spectacular! Pull up a log, gather ‘round the campfire with your cocoa and get ready! Jolly Holly has been passed down through generations of Folktale Forest hedgehogs — a day for sharing the year’s…Podcast6 min readPodcast6 min read
Published in Kids Listen·Nov 28, 2021Eight Hanukkah Episodes to Listen to With Your FamilyKids Listen member shows with Hanukkah episodes to help you celebrate this time of love, light, resilience and hope with your family. Hanukkah is here! We’ve put together this fun list, with a little something for everyone, whether you celebrate the festival of lights or would like to learn more. Kids Listen: Judah Maccabee by Megan Bagala From Girl Tales. A musical for kids & families about the story of Hanukkah!app.kidslisten.orgHanukkah2 min readHanukkah2 min read
Published in Kids Listen·Nov 17, 2021Take a Hike!Our member shows have some great episodes to listen to on the way to the trailheads for National Hiking Day or any time you can get outside! — Also known as “Take A Hike Day” in the US, #NationalHikingDay may be one of the best holidays out there. There are more than 60,000 miles of trails across the nation. And, a great activity to enjoy on the way to the trailheads is to listen to great podcasts about…Hiking3 min readHiking3 min read
Published in Kids Listen·Oct 18, 2021Do You Know Jack?A fortnightly podcast for children and grownups by Jack, age 8, talks about what’s changing in the world, what the future could be like in Jack To The Future. — From the future of science, technology & inventions, to global issues affecting our planet, Eight-year-old Jack researches, plans, discusses, and designs podcast episodes that dig into anything pertaining to the future, and he finds a way to make it fun and inclusive, too!Podcast Review2 min readPodcast Review2 min read
Published in Kids Listen·Sep 30, 2021The Power of Podcasts: International Podcast DayBy Kathleen Pelley — Children often ask me what inspired me to become a children’s author and storytelling podcast host. When I consider what first sparked a love of language and stories, I remember all the evenings I spent listening to the BBC Children’s Story Hour as a young girl growing up in Scotland…Kidcast3 min readKidcast3 min read
