Many families across the U.S. will hit the road for summer vacations in the weeks ahead, This extended car time presents a perfect opportunity for education while school is not in session. According to a recent survey from Wondery – which offers a wide variety of podcasts and audio content for kids and families – most parents (74%) said their kids are better behaved when listening to podcasts, making road trips go more smoothly for the whole family. And 76% of parents said they hear fewer “are we there yets” when tuned into podcasts!

This summer, Wondery kicks off a Summer of Wow, a new campaign focused on encouraging families to explore the world around them through playful learning. Together with Wow in the World hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas, families can enjoy summer entertainment from the car seat to the campsite, the beach, the backyard, and everywhere in between.

Mindy Thomas – who is the co-creator and co-host of “Wow in the World,” the #1 science podcast for kids – can discuss Wondery’s Summer of Wow campaign which includes plenty of new Wondery Kids & Family podcast episodes including Mindy’s Wow in the World podcast with Guy Raz; Fun and challenging family activities including “Find Your Wow” Missions and Scavenger Hunts; and an Apple Maps Guide to Mindy & Guy’s “Favorite Family Road Trip Stops.”