a podcast by The Kids Table, where we discuss how tabletop role-playing games benefit kids and answer your questions about playing TTRPGs with the kids at your own table!
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E02: D&D Helps Kids Develop Resilience
E03: D&D Helps Kids Build Independence (feat. Kimberly, Kindergarten Teacher)
E04: D&D Sparks Kids’ Curiosity
E05: D&D Motivates Good Teamwork (feat. Kimberly, Kindergarten Teacher)
E06: How to Begin Playing D&D with Kids (feat. Nicole @gamemastermom)
E07: Adapting D&D Campaigns for Kids
E08: Keeping Kids Engaged at the D&D Table
E09: The Educational Side of TTRPGs (feat. Steph @TTRPGKids)
E10: Playing One-on-One TTRPGs with Kids (feat. The Dad & The Daughter @Dadventurous
E11: Growing as Kids and Parents through TTRPGs (feat. Raenelle of The Kids Table)
E12: The Kids Table Season 1 Cast Interview (feat. Season 1 Cast)
E13: How D&D is Leveling Up Therapy (feat. Rachel of Ready for Anything Counseling)
E14: How D&D Changes as You Grow Up (feat. D&D&Daughters)
E15: Should Students Play D&D at School? (feat. Lucas Maxwell, Author & Librarian)
E16: The Secret to Starting Family D&D (feat. Colin @FamilyFantasyRPG)
E17: How to Dungeon Master Parenting (feat. Shelly Mazzanoble, Author)
E18: Empowering Kids to Get Behind the DM Screen (feat. @RedWyrm)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
on the benefits of D&D
“Dungeons & Dragons May Improve Mental Health” - 2024 Study by James Cook University
“Study Finds Dungeons & Dragons Boosts Mental Health” - 2024 Study by University College Cork
“Tabletop Therapy: How Dungeons & Dragons Can Improve Mental Health” - 2023 Johns Hopkins University Article
“How Oklahoma Therapists Use Dungeons & Dragons to Improve Mental Health” - 2024 Article by KOSU (NPR Member Station)
“Playing Dungeons & Dragons is Great for Social Development” - 2024 Forbes Article
“Parents Can Learn a Lot from the Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game” - 2024 CNN Article
“How to Run D&D for Kids” - 2025 Roll & Play Press Article
“Using TTRPGs to Get Kids Reading” - 2023 TTRPG Kids Article
“Using TTRPGs to Teach Kids Resilience” - 2023 TTRPG Kids Article
“Using TTRPGs to Learn and Teach Math” - 2024 TTRPG Kids Article
“Teaching Kids Core Life Skills with TTRPGs” - MC3 2023 Talk Recording
“Ludology” - A Podcast on the Hows & Whys of TTRPGs
TTRPG adventures for kids
15 Minute D&D Series - D&D Light Adventure for Ages 3-8, by The Kids Table
Gemstone Mysteries Series - D&D 5e Adventure for Ages 8+, by The Kids Table
Roll & Play Press - Ideas for D&D Campaigns (10% off with link, affiliate)
DnD Adventure Club - Kids’ D&D Adventure Book Subscription (10% off code: KIDSTABLE10)
TTRPG Kids - Educational TTRPGs, Lists by Type, & Reviews
Game Master Mom - Little Kids’ TTRPG Adventure & Storybook (coming soon!)
Family Fantasy RPG - Age Scaling Kids’ TTRPG Adventures
Yeld Stuff - 8+ TTRPG System (dark humor)
Wizards of the Coast / Young Minds Inspired - D&D Educator Resources
RPG Classroom - Lego & Educational Adventures, Character Sheets
online game hosts for kids
Heroes Wanted Kids - D&D and Minecraft Classes for Ages 8-17
Young Adventurer's League - D&D Campaigns, School Break Camps, & Birthday Parties for Ages 9-17
Young Dragon Slayers - D&D for Ages 10-17 and How to DM Courses for Teens & Adults
Role to Play Games - D&D One-Shots and Campaigns for Ages 8-17