SWITCH on a free podcast for an easy way to keep kids entertained over the holidays.
Millions of us listen to adult podcasts but there are plenty available for little ones too.
Great for journeys or just when you need to get a job done at home.
Try one of these options . . .
WAKE UP: Today with Tonies is a show designed to give kids a kick-start to the day with ten minutes of challenges, facts, jokes and learning in disguise.
There is a new episode every week on podcast platforms with two weeks’ worth of episodes ready to binge.
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BRAINIAC: If your children are fans of the Operation Ouch TV show, you can find a podcast just as good on the BBC Sounds app.
Dr Chris and Dr Xand Van Tulleken discuss the human body in their usual engaging manner.
There are ten episodes available at around 20 minutes each, exploring the likes of hiccups, tickling and sneezing.
MYTHICAL: Settle down for a good story with Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids.
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It retells some of the classic ancient Greek myths.
There are 90 episodes out on the usual platforms, each around 25 minutes long.
This podcast is also great for adults to listen along with Midas And The Golden Touch, Helen Of Troy and the ancient Olympics among the tales.
STORY TIME: The Circle Round can be found on the main podcast platforms and features adapted old folktales told by a range of different voices.
Compared to the other series, this show is also suitable for young children from around ages three.
With eight series, there are also plenty of episodes to choose from.
Each tale is around 15 minutes, and typically give a message around issues such as kindness.
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