Podcasts have exploded on the internet to become one of the fastest-growing ways to consume content (and make content) quickly. Anyone with passion and a little technical know-how can get a show off the ground provided that they have an interested audience. This ease of entry ensures that there is a broad range of topics covered to suit all tastes and interests; and that includes the interests of kids.
Children are typically drawn to the games on smartphones and tablets, but kid-friendly podcasts can be a great way to help them learn in a way that interests them. Lifehacker breaks these podcasts down into three categories: parents listening alone, parents listening with kids, and kids listening on their own. Podcasts that fall into the second group are probably the most intriguing because they are designed to get parents and kids talking about topics together and asking questions. A great place to start is with Stuff You Should Know and Stuff You Missed in History Class which are both from the popular site How Stuff Works. These podcasts are a great way to be a highly engaged parent helping to develop curious minds.
