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Where to find podcasts for kids that you can listen to together

There are many great podcasts in many interesting categories:history 10 educational history podcasts to subscribe and listen to 10 educational history podcasts to subscribe and listen to Many of us leave history in the classroom. For some it was made for heavy reading. Thanks to the many history podcasts available for free on the web, listening to them is entertaining... Read More I'm betting there's a good chance you're into computers, the internet, or technology in general. A few weeks ago, Dave showed you 10 websites every geek should bookmark. This... Read More First you wonder what they are laughing at. Are they just crazy? Is there someone you don't see who just... Read More, Gaming Attention, Players! Here are the top 10 gaming podcasts Attention Gamers! Here are the top 10 gaming podcasts Video games were one of the first mediums to include all podcasts, and now there are a plethora of gaming podcasts to choose from. Here are 10 of the best. Read More Unfortunately, many of these podcasts are simply not suitable for listening when your children are around.

A podcast app makes it easy to find podcasts that your kids can listen to. And it's not that these podcasts are boring, they'll also pique your interest as an adult.

Leela Kids, available as an iOS and Android app, targets children ages 3-18. You can browse the podcasts by age group and category. Current categories include bedtime stories, stories, music, animals, dinosaurs, space, TED, and even Harry Potter.

When you open a certain category, you can see all the episodes or podcasts that are listed in that category. Be sure to select the age range first and then the category when searching for podcasts.

While the app does a great job of telling you about the best podcasts available for little ears, it lacks some basic podcast features that would make it even better. There doesn't seem to be a way to subscribe to podcasts like you can in other apps (despite instructions to the contrary), but at least the app will pick up where it left off when you returned to a given episode.

More importantly, though, there's no way to download episodes for offline listening. So, if you're planning to keep your little ones busy during a road trip, you might want to check out the podcasts on Leela Kids, but unfortunately, for the time being, you'll have to opt for one iOS 6 Best Best Podcast Apps for iOS. iPhone and iPad 6 Best iOS Podcast Apps for iPhone and iPad A podcast is like a radio show you listen to at your convenience, and a good podcasting app can help make the experience that much better. Learn more or Android Top 8 Podcast Players for Android Top 8 Podcast Players for Android Want to listen to podcasts on your Android phone or tablet? Let us show you which apps to use. Read More This feature is in the works, but it is not known when it will hit the app store.

When looking for an interesting episode, be sure to check out the engaged listener count. This number indicates how many people actually listened to most of the podcast, so you know it must be a good one.

How do you find kid-friendly podcasts to listen to with your family? Let us know in the comments.