Common Sense Media’s Mental Health and Wellness Podcasts for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

A curated list of podcasts promoting mental health, including mindfulness, meditation, and emotional expression. Examples include shows guiding kids through yoga, breathing, and visualization to calm anxiety.

Age specific options for preschoolers and teens.

AT: Parenting Survival for All Ages

Focuses on anxiety and OCD in children, offering tips for effective communication and supporting kids through challenges. Episodes address holiday-related anxiety and parental disagreements on handling anxiety.

The Anxious Child Podcast

Hosted by psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan with over 20 years of experience. Features interviews with experts on helping kids and teens with anxiety. Episodes cover topics like managing panic and school-related stress.

 Your Anxious Child

Hosted by Edward Plimpton, this podcast offers practical suggestions for parents of anxious children. Episodes include discussions on perfectionism, social anxiety, and climate-related anxiety with experts like Ellen Hendriksen, PhD.

Updated monthly, ideal for parents seeking actionable advice