The awards
One award per category, given to the show whose parent reviews point at it most strongly — weighted by how well it's rated. No show holds more than one, so 14 different shows are recognised. Nobody can buy one.
Exactly how they're decidedBest for Car Rides
Bash & Mila: A Bilingual Kids Podcast (English & Spanish)
Bash and Mila
4.6Ages 1–519 reviews
A bilingual English/Spanish kids podcast where language becomes part of the adventure. Follow Bash & Mila, two fox siblings, as they explore the world through playful, story-driven adventure that naturally blend Spanish and English in a way that feels effortless, engaging, and real.
See the rest of kids podcasts for car rides →Best at Bedtime
12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep (no loops or fades)
12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep | Achieve Restful Sleep, Mask Unwanted Noise, Soothe a Baby, Calm Your Anxiety
4.7208 reviews
The #1 Sound Machine Podcast in the world, downloaded over 300 million times 😴 Brought to you by Dwellspring.
See the rest of bedtime podcasts for kids →Funniest Show
After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings
Dear Media and Big Little Feelings
4.5Ages 1–2340 reviews
Real talk? Modern parenting is a doozy. There’s never been more pressure to be perfect with social media readily at our fingertips - mixed with total isolation and no help. Where the f*ck is that village everyone talks about? Consider After Bedtime your village.
See the rest of funny podcasts for kids →Best for Learning
Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families
Bedtime History
4.5Ages 6–12379 reviews
Bedtime History is a series of educational, relaxing stories for kids and families. Learn about inspirational characters such as Jackie Robinson, Sacajawea, Neil Armstrong, and Maya Angelou.
See the rest of educational podcasts for kids →Best Storytelling
Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
R.A. Spratt
4.8Ages 7–11144 reviews
This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'.
See the rest of audio stories for kids →Best Original Music
Classics For Kids
Naomi Lewin
4.5Ages 3–1275 reviews
Join host Naomi Lewin as she introduces children to classical music in a fun and entertaining way with this educational outreach program of Cincinnati Public Radio, 90.9 WGUC, and the Charles H.
See the rest of kids podcasts with great music →Best for Big Feelings
Abide Kids Bedtime Stories
Abide Stories for Kids
4.4Ages 1–588 reviews
Kids' Christian Bible Bedtime Stories by Abide with peaceful background music & sounds to help children fall asleep fast. ⭐Abide is the #1 Bible app to stress less & sleep better.
See the rest of podcasts about feelings for kids →Best for Mixed Ages
Catholic Sprouts: Daily Podcast for Catholic Kids
Nancy Bandzuch
4.8Ages 3–12112 reviews
Are you a Catholic parent ready to start sharing your faith with your kids in a way the whole family can enjoy? You're in the right place! The Catholic Sprouts Podcast is a daily podcast for Catholic kids, with short episodes designed to plant one seed of faith each day in an easy, stress-free way.
See the rest of podcasts for mixed age siblings →Best Sing-Along
Eat Your Spanish: A Spanish Learning Podcast for Kids and Families!
Evan and Vanessa
4.6Ages 3–5184 reviews
Eat Your Spanish is an interactive Spanish learning podcast for kids and families! . . 2019-2026 Evan Blum. All rights reserved.
See the rest of sing-along podcasts for kids →Silliest but Smartest
Buttons & Figs
a podcast for kids about playing with words
4.428 reviews
Buttons & Figs is a podcast for kids about playing with words.
See the rest of silly but smart kids podcasts →Best for Tired Parents
Big Life Kids Podcast
Big Life Journal
4.6Ages 5–10395 reviews
The Big Life Kids podcas t teaches children to stay resilient, believe in themselves, and face life's challenges with confidence! In each episode, Zara and Leo travel the world to discover the living heroes that are making a difference in the world today.
See the rest of kids podcasts for tired parents →Best for Long Journeys
Carpooling with Jesus | Bible Stories for Kids Devotionals Daily Devotional for Kids Daily Christian Kids Devotional
Pastor Justin – Christian Kids Podcast Host & Pastor
4.948 reviews
Carpooling with Jesus is a daily Christian devotional podcast for kids and families, created to make your morning car rides meaningful, fun, and faith-filled.
See the rest of planes, trains & car rides →Most Binge-Worthy
Circle Round
WBUR
4.5Ages 4–10404 reviews
WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity.
See the rest of binge-worthy kids podcasts →Calmest Listen
Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids
Sheep Jam Productions
4.4Ages 3–6320 reviews
Be Calm on Ahway Island features original stories and meditations made just for kids.
See the rest of mindfulness podcasts for kids →
Badges, and what they mean
Separate from awards: badges are earned against a fixed bar rather than won against other shows, so any number of shows can hold one — or none can.
Featured pick1 show
Our editorial pick of the month. The only badge here we choose by hand.
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Staff pick8 shows
On our hand-picked "where to start" list. Chosen by us, not computed — these are the shows we would hand a parent who is new to this.
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Top rated17 shows
Rated 4.7 stars or better from at least 500 ratings. A fixed bar, not a top-ten slot — some months more shows clear it, some months fewer.
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Most reviewed13 shows
At least 400 written parent reviews. These are the shows with the deepest body of first-hand experience behind them.
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Binge-worthy19 shows
Rated 4.6 or better AND 300+ episodes. Episode count alone says nothing — plenty of shows are long and mediocre — so this is the two together: worth getting into, with somewhere to go.
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Hidden gem11 shows
Rated 4.75 or better from between 20 and 350 ratings, with at least 15 written reviews — adored by the people who found it, but nowhere near a chart. Kept rare on purpose.
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