# Kid-Friendly Curated Podcasts Apple & Common Sense Media Created a Selection of Podcasts for Kids By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcasts-for-kids References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/apple-podcasts-collections-kids-common-sense-media-152042399.html) & [commonsensemedia.org](https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/the-best-podcasts-for-kids) [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcasts-app) partnered with [Common Sense Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-parenthood-community) to curate a selection of podcasts for kids and there are four collections filled with family-friendly content. As parents look for educational and entertaining ways to engage kids without screens, many are turning to [kid-friendly podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thekidsstorycom). Now, finding children's audio content is easy thanks to curated collections that are recommended by kids, Common Sense Media's all-time favorites or take the form of mysteries and dramas, or story-driven shows. These podcast recommendations can be found under Common Sense Media Picks and they'll be updated on a monthly basis to reflect relevant themes and cultural moments such as back-to-school season or Women's History Month. These curated collections help to make kid-friendly content readily available to families. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Kid-friendly Podcasts:** Educational and entertaining audio content that engages kids without the use of screens is becoming an increasingly popular alternative for parents. - **Curated Content:** Curated collections of kid-friendly podcasts make it easier for parents to find appropriate content for their children, creating an opportunity for content curating businesses. - **Monthly Updates:** Regular updates to the curated collection to reflect relevant themes and cultural moments are helping to keep the content fresh and up-to-date, providing a chance for software developers to design tools that recommend podcasts based on monthly themes or events. ### Where This Applies - **Streaming:** There is an opportunity for streaming platforms to create a dedicated section for kid-friendly podcasts, providing a new product and service for their customers. - **Education:** Educational institutions can use curated podcast collections as a supplementary tool for learning, creating new opportunities for e-learning platforms. - **Advertising:** As more families turn to kid-friendly podcasts for entertainment, there is an opportunity for advertisers to reach a younger, engaged demographic through targeted sponsorships and advertising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Podcast Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wondery.md) - [Kid-Friendly Daily Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/today-with-tonies.md) - [Categorized Podcast Genres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcasts-app.md) - [Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybutton.md) - [Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-bundles-for-kids.md) - [Curated Podcast Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podman.md) - [Kid-Friendly Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parental-watchlists.md) - [In-App Podcasting Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siriusxm.md) - [Kid-Friendly Language-Teaching Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diso.md)