Podcasts are unique because they’re informative, educational and effortless to use. You can listen to podcasts anywhere and at any time. All you need is your cell phone! You can play podcasts in the car while running errands, or at the gym with headphones, and even when your kids are watching a show or you’re doing dishes or laundry. Podcasts are the most excellent education and personal development tool for a parent. So let’s check out 10 of the best parenting podcasts.
10 of the best parenting podcasts:
Good Inside
We love this podcast because it genuinely empowers parents to feel stronger and more prepared to manage the many challenges of parenting. Dr. Becky Kennedy is the creator and host of the Good Inside podcast. She is also a clinical psychologist and mom of three. Dr. Becky was named by TIME Magazine “The Millennial Parenting Whisperer.” The Good Inside podcast immediately rose to #1 on the Apple Podcasts “Kids & Family” chart when she launched it in April 2021. Learn more about The Good Inside podcast or stream it directly on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Motherhood in Black & White
Another one of the best parenting podcasts is Motherhood in Black & White. This excellent podcast is hosted by Gen X moms Kanji Irby and Tara Campbell. They come from completely different worlds but have become extremely close friends through their shared experiences as ‘boy moms’ and working women in a male-dominated workplace. They also share their love of 90s hip-hop. You’re sure to enjoy this podcast as Kanji and Tara chat with each other as well as with guests about parenting, pop culture, and the tragedies and triumphs of motherhood. Learn more about Motherhood in Black & White, or stream it directly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.
The Dad Edge (formerly The Good Dad Project)
Formerly The Good Dad Project, The Dad Edge Podcast is legendary to all dads. Their mission is to help dads become the best, strongest, and happiest version of themselves. They are hoping that you can better guide your child to be the best version of themselves through their podcast. The founder of The Dad Edge Podcast (formerly The Good Dad Project Podcast), Larry Hagner, breaks down everyday challenges that dads face, helping them overcome and understand. Learn more about The Dad Edge Podcast or stream it directly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.
We Are Family
The We Are Family podcast is brought to us by the people at Parents. It’s easy to see why it is one of the best parenting podcasts, celebrating diverse families of all shapes and sizes, with Co-hosts Shaun T and Julia Dennison. Shaun T is the creator of the Insanity workout and dad to twins with his husband, Scott Blokker. Julia Dennison is a single mom and the executive editor of Parents.com. Shaun T and Julia explore everything from adoption, IVF, LGBTQ, and blended families on the We Are Family Podcast. Check out more information on the We Are Family Podcast or stream it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and everywhere that podcasts are available.
The Mom Hour
Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers are busy mamas that discuss everything related to parenting. This podcast is worth listening to with topics like mom-shaming, potty training, puberty, sleep deprivation, and more. The Mom hour has created a supportive community for mothers everywhere, with over 300 episodes. Learn more about The Mom Hour Podcast, and stream now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more.
The Doctor Dads
Dr. David Wardy and Dr. Nick Jensen are the creators and co-hosts of The Doctor Dads Podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping you learn the strategies for optimal living. You’ll enjoy their discussions about things everybody needs to hear to experience daily growth. The Doctor Dads Podcast aims to help you become a better version of yourself every day by improving mental/emotional, physical and biochemical health. To find more information about The Doctor Dads Podcast, stream now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
The Genuine Mom Club
Hosted by yours truly, Jaymee Davis, The Genuine Mom Club Podcast is all about helping parents unlearn this flawed idea that we have to have it together all the time. Each episode is filled with real-life content and tips to help parents have the best parenting journey. With expert guests worldwide and topics like living with a depressed spouse, top guilty pleasures of parenting, parenting hacks, keeping your child from spiralling, parental burnout, and balancing work at home – homeschooling life. There’s something for everyone! Learn more about The Genuine Mom Club Podcast and stream it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting
This is truly one of the best parenting podcasts and a gem for parents everywhere. Covering topics like when your kid is dumped by their friends, what keeps kids from being honest, how step-parents should fit in, bribing your kids and more. This podcast with Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan is one of the greatest by far. Dr. Lisa Damour understands that raising kids can be challenging, stressful, and uncertain. This is why her podcast brings a sane, informed, and practical perspective to your parenting questions. Learn more about Ask Lisa: the Psychology of Parenting Podcast and stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Stitcher and anywhere else you might get your podcasts.
The Balanced Educator
This weekly podcast hosted by the co-founders of Educalme, Kailey Lefko and Josianne Barnabe, aims to equip teachers and parents with practical, concrete, social-emotional learning and mindfulness strategies. With a further aim to empower them to feel calm, balanced and joyful when teaching or not. You can learn more about The Balanced Educator Podcast and stream it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher.
The Child Repair Guide
Pediatrician and dad Dr. Steve Silvestro brings insights and wisdom from the world’s best childhood health and wellness experts. He aims to equip parents with the best tools possible to raise healthy, confident and, most importantly, happy kids! Rather than Google your health concerns about your child, you can turn on one of these fantastic episodes. With topics like bedtime routine tips to get kids to sleep on time, your COVID Vaccine PB&J Questions, learning how to manage parental stress better, and raising cross-cultural kids. This podcast is wholesome and knowledge-filled. Learn more about The Child Repair Guide Podcast and stream episodes now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts.
We hope that you enjoyed learning about 10 of the best parenting podcasts and that you thoroughly enjoy listening to them! Let us know which one you liked the most and what other podcasts you’d recommend! We love to hear from you!
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