TED Talks Kids and Family

TED Talks Kids and Family

Author: TED Language: English Episodes: 147
Curiosity doesn't have an age limit, and some of the most profound ideas are the ones that spark a sense of wonder in everyone. TED Talks Kids and Family gathers those particular talks that resonate across generations, featuring the world's leading thinkers and doers from TED conferences and events worldwide. This podcast brings you audio from talks that are especially engaging for young minds and perfect for family listening, turning car rides or quiet moments into opportunities for shared discovery. You'll hear stories and explanations that tackle big questions with clarity, celebrate creativity in all its forms, and reveal the fascinating details of science, art, and the human experience in ways that are accessible and exciting. Each episode is chosen to inspire, intrigue, and stir the imagination, proving that powerful ideas are for everyone. It’s a collection that reminds us that learning is a lifelong adventure, and some conversations are best enjoyed together. TED, the nonprofit behind this podcast, is devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, and this curated selection focuses on those ideas that ignite a lifelong love of learning in listeners of all ages.
Episodes
What it's like to be a transgender dad | LB Hannahs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:31
LB Hannahs candidly shares the experience of parenting as a genderqueer individual -- and what it can teach us about authenticity and advocacy. "Authenticity doesn't mean 'comfortable.' It means managing and negotiating…
How I use Minecraft to help kids with autism | Stuart Duncan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:43
The internet can be an ugly place, but you won't find bullies or trolls on Stuart Duncan's Minecraft server, AutCraft. Designed for children with autism and their families, AutCraft creates a safe online environment for…
For the love of birds | Washington Wachira [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:54
From the glorious crested guinea fowl to the adulterous African jacana to vultures that can pick a zebra carcass clean in 30 minutes, Washington Wachira wants us all to get to know the marvelous species of birds that sha…
The fascinating physics of everyday life | Helen Czerski [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:44
Physics doesn't just happen in a fancy lab -- it happens when you push a piece of buttered toast off the table or drop a couple of raisins in a fizzy drink or watch a coffee spill dry. Become a more interesting dinner gu…
How to design a library that makes kids want to read  | Michael Bierut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:13
When Michael Bierut was tapped to design a logo for public school libraries, he had no idea that he was embarking on a years-long passion project. In this often hilarious talk, he recalls his obsessive quest to bring ene…
Why school should start later for teens | Wendy Troxel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:20
Teens don't get enough sleep, and it's not because of Snapchat, social lives or hormones -- it's because of public policy, says Wendy Troxel. Drawing from her experience as a sleep researcher, clinician and mother of a t…
A summer school kids actually want to attend | Karim Abouelnaga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:51
In the US, most kids have a very long summer break, during which they forget an awful lot of what they learned during the school year. This "summer slump" affects kids from low-income neighborhoods most, setting them bac…