9 Parenting Podcasts to Help Navigate the Ups and Downs of Raising a Child

Parenting podcasts are a great resource for busy moms and dads. Listen to a parenting podcast, and you can absorb valuable advice without having to take your eyes off the kids, the road, or your computer at work. (Podcasts about raising kids also provide a way to tune out the not-so-precious parenting moments, if need be.) Whether you’re an expectant parent or navigating the tough tween years, there’s a parenting podcast for you. And the best parenting podcasts—which we’ve rounded up here—are incredibly informative as well as convenient. 

Longest Shortest Time

Self-described as the parenting show for everyone, The Longest Shortest Time is an award-winning podcast that touches on topics ranging from pregnancy and breastfeeding to adoption and biracial relationships.

Mom and Dad Are Fighting

Slate’s weekly parenting podcast, hosted by three of its writers and editors, offers a frank look at parenthood. The hosts and guests discuss and debate the latest parenting news and hot-button topics, from potty training to toxic family members.

Respectful Parenting

From the author of the best-selling parenting book No Bad Kids comes a podcast that uses Janet Lansbury’s respectful parenting philosophy to work through readers’ parenting issues, from mealtime dilemmas to forms of discipline.

Mighty Mommy

Cheryl Butler, a mother of eight, offers practical advice and helpful parenting tips whether you're dealing with baby colic, toddler tantrums, a tween's mood swings, or college applications.