Mom

Mom

Author: The Children's Hour Inc. May 10, 2026 Duration: 59:00
Celebrate Mom with The Children's Hour in a musical Mother's Day special. We feature some of our favorite songs by Kindie artists honoring mothers, and we hear poetry about the special bond between kids and our moms. Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrate from The Children's Hour.

Tune in to The Children's Hour, a weekly production from The Children's Hour Inc. that brings the spirit of public radio directly to families. This isn't just background noise; each episode is carefully crafted around a specific theme, weaving together engaging stories, fascinating educational segments, and a thoughtfully curated soundtrack of the best music for young ears. It’s designed to spark curiosity and conversation, whether you're exploring science, history, or cultures from around the globe. The result is a genuinely entertaining and enriching experience that turns drive time into learning time, making it a perfect companion for road trips or afternoon activities. By blending high-quality audio production with content that respects its audience, this podcast creates a shared space for kids and their grown-ups to discover the world together. You'll find each show is a complete journey, packed with ideas that linger long after the episode ends. Listen to The Children's Hour for a standout example of how family-friendly audio can be both fun and substantive, proving that great radio doesn't just talk at children-it includes them in the adventure.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Animals In The Backyard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
The Kids Crew discover the animals living right outside our doors. From prairie dogs, coyotes, and roadrunners in New Mexico to monkeys in Thailand, stray dogs in India, koalas in Australia, and wildlife in Brazil, we le…
Balloons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore balloons. From party balloons to weather balloons, and from the first hot air balloons in 18th-century France to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the Kids C…
Renewable Energy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Everything we do uses energy, but not all energy is the same. On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we learn about renewable energy—power that comes from sources we can use again and again without running out. Find the…
Welcome Stranger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
What does it mean to be a stranger in a new land? On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore the experiences of refugees—people who must leave their homes to find safety somewhere else. Find the learning guide, p…
Animation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
On this episode of The Children’s Hour, junior producer and intern Thaniel Lentz takes us through the incredible history and science of animation. From early tools like the zoetrope and flipbooks to famous characters lik…
Mars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Have you ever looked up and spotted a bright red dot in the night sky? That’s Mars — our neighbor in the solar system, and a planet full of mysteries. On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we journey to the Red Planet…
Journalism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
What is journalism, and why does it matter? On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we learn what journalism is and how journalists help us understand the world around us. We meet trailblazing reporters, hear from our Ki…
Birthdays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Birthdays are something many kids look forward to every year. On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we celebrate everything about birthdays! From candles and cakes to songs, games, and traditions around the globe, our…
Every Kid Outside [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Have you ever wished your classroom could be outside? On this episode of The Children’s Hour, we explore what happens when kids learn in the open air. We visit summer programs across New Mexico where children share how n…
Reading and Writing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Join our Kids Crew in a conversation with the beloved children’s authors, Goosebump’s RL Stine and Marc Brown, the author and illustrator of the Arthur books and TV show. We discover their secrets to creating some of the…