Radio

In the past year, millions of Americans (okay, mostly Howard Stern fans) have agreed to shell out around $13 a month to tune in to satellite-radio providers like XM Radio. But aside from potty-mouthed Stern (on Sirius Radio), you can find a lot of diverting stuff for the junior set–even classic radio shows, like The Lone Ranger and Superman, that will likely win over kids who think radio is for old fogies. Says Kid Kelly, senior director of programming at Sirius Radio, “Our programs are targeted to parents who are tired of showing their kids the same old videos and want to engage them with music.”—Keith Mulvihill

Sirius Radio

Channel 115
Radio Disney
24 hours
This commercial station plays songs for little ones and tweens: anything from Beauty and the Beast to ’N Sync. All ages.

Channel 116
Kids Stuff
24 hours
Sirius’s own commercial-free music station is aimed at young’uns who want to hear the Wiggles, Barney and tunes from Sesame Street. Ages 2 to 8.

Channel 117
Sirius Advice
Kid’s Corner
Monday to Friday 9am–10am
This award-winning, live call-in show just for kids features host Kathy O’Connell discussing myriad entertainment topics, including music, film and books, plus a smattering of current events. Ages 6 to 13.

XM Radio

Channel 115
Radio Disney
See listing above.

Channel 116
XM Kids
24 hours
This station features music (including They Might Be Giants, Weird Al Yankovic, and Curious George songs and a kids’ concert series) plus hilarious variety shows. Ages 10 and under.

For more information, visit www.sirius.com and xmradio.com.