Parenting podcasts have increased in popularity, especially this past year.  Parents are always eager to learn about the latest parenting trends, topics, and tips.  This past year, parents needed more than just parenting knowledge, they needed support and a sense of belonging.  Families were forced to stay at home, which meant parents were now working full-time, helping children with virtual school full-time, and running the house full-time.  Listening to a podcast for parents offers a sense of camaraderie and a feeling of “We are all in this together.”

Below is a list of popular podcasts for parents.  Some offer parenting tips by experts some are stories that offer advice, while others just offer a good laugh.

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

“Raising kids can be a bumpy, stressful, and uncertain process - which is why Lisa’s podcast brings her sane, informed, and practical perspective to your timely and timeless parenting questions.  Cohost Reena Ninan, a world-class journalist who has covered the White House while packing a breast pump, makes sure to get you the answers you need.”

www.drlisadamour.com/podcast

Motherhood in Black and White

Hosted by Gen X moms, Kaanji Irby and Tara Campbell.  These two women - one black and one white - come from different worlds, but have become close friends through their shared experiences as suburban ‘boy moms,’ working women in male-dominated workplaces, and their love of 90s hip-hop.  Listen as they chat with each other and connect with guests about parenting and pop culture and the tragedies and triumphs of motherhood with honesty, empathy, and humor.

blackandwhitemomcast.buzzsprout.com

The Mom Hour

Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little-to-grown.  Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more and cut back on the comparison, worry, and stress.  "We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there.  We’re not perfect, we’re real.  Welcome to The Mom Hour."

themomhour.com/episodes/

Janet Lansbury Unruffled

Janet Lansbury is a parenting expert and the author of two books on babies and toddlers.  Her work shares information and inspiration as well as support.  Each episode addresses parenting issues through the lens of Janet’s respectful parenting philosophy.

www.janetlansbury.com/podcast-audio

Parenting without Power Struggles

Inspiring insights.  Invaluable guidance.  Practical support.  Parenting tips, awesome interviews, and advice for parents of toddlers through teens about real-life issues you face.

susanstiffelman.com/podcast

The Modern Dads Podcast

We’re telling the stories of modern dads.  These are the guys that are not only involved in their children’s lives, but active and engaged in the decisions, the drudgery, the pain, and the joys of parenthood.  We know modern dads are out there, and they come in all stripes.  With each episode, we’ll talk about the issues modern dads are facing as we try to navigate work, parenthood, relationships, and play.

citydadsgroup.com/blog/podcast