Ghost Children

👻 Are ghost children the lingering spirits of lives cut short… or something far more deceptive? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of ghostly children — the tragic, the mischievous, the comforting… and the terrifying. Some believe these pint-sized phantoms are innocent souls stuck between worlds. Others say no real child would remain behind — and what you're seeing is wearing a mask. We’ll sort through folklore, religious influence, paranormal investigation, and modern encounters to find out: Are child ghosts just kids who’ve stayed behind... or is that exactly what something darker wants you to think? On today’s show: 🧸 The playful but protective Zashiki Warashi of Japanese legend ⚰️ The vengeful Mylingar — child ghosts born of betrayal and buried shame 🕯️ Spiritualism and the “cult of the child” 🍼 Adopting ghost kids (yes, that’s a thing) 🧿 Black magic and the weaponization of child ghosts 👶 Mistaking reincarnating souls for trapped ones? ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share your thoughts at paranormgirlpod@gmail.com! ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of child death and related themes. Listener discretion is advised. #GhostChildren #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedKids #Myling #ZashikiWarashi #KachaKalwa #HauntedDolls #GhostFolklore #NotEverythingIsADemon #Spiritualism #Afterlife #TrueGhostStories Support the Show at: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paranormgirlpod Merch Store: https://the-paranorm-girl-podcast-sto.myspreadshop.com/ Follow the Show @paranormgirlpod on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/paranormgirlpod/ BlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/paranormgirlpod.bsky.social Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paranormgirlpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paranormgirlpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paranormgirlpod SOURCES: Mylingar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myling Drekavac: https://slavic-mythology.tumblr.com/post/110819359856/nekrstenci-unbaptised-children-by-ivica# Victorian History / Literature: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/crro9a/during_the_19th_century_what_exactly_led_to_the/ Infectious deseases killed Victorian Children at alarming rates: https://theconversation.com/infectious-diseases-killed-victorian-children-at-alarming-rates-their-novels-highlight-the-fragility-of-public-health-today-242273 Ghost Babies: https://boingboing.net/2011/03/25/ghost-babies.html Yokai.com; Zashiki Warashi: https://yokai.com/zashikiwarashi/?srsltid=AfmBOorkBUjWWLpRl5KSLmSlP9W-80AScRz6ZbKXWBkqg9MC24xJPy5K&utm_source=chatgpt.com The Stanley Hotel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel Baby Ghosts: Child Spirits and Contemporary Conceptions of Childhood in Thailand: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/trans-trans-regional-and-national-studies-of-southeast-asia/article/baby-ghosts-child-spirits-and-contemporary-conceptions-of-childhood-in-thailand/B32D75D87F257FBD5BCB6D340913546B Kacha Kalwa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftKQf6AAd58 List of Ghosts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ghosts India: about sorcery and witchcraft: https://travelerreport.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/india-sorcery-witchcraft/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Toyol; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyol Tiyanak; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak The Spooky Stuff blog by Alex Matsuo “How to speak with the Ghosts of Children”: https://alexmatsuo.com/tag/child-ghosts/ Cherokee Spiritual Beliefs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherokee_spiritual_beliefs?utm_source=chatgpt.com Direct Link to be notified of upcoming Livestream on Beer, Boos & Boogeymen: https://www.youtube.com/live/BrARHi2MGS4?si=WqBOpXPeiRa3-RBf Next Airing: July 5, 2025 | 4:30pm PST/6:30pm CST Topic: Red, White and Cryptid Paranorm Girl Theme Music Created, Produced & Played by: Bear Cline Bandcamp: https://bearcline.bandcamp.com West Finley Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YthxZbWCWt0yqMFXxxwmc?si=JGbJXY-gR3-Yk6ntv8fJ3w West Finley “Illusions” on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?x=0x_BFAMfrRs TODAY’S BACKGROUND MUSIC (brought to you by): Aether by Density & Time (http://www.youtube.com/@TheGreyRoom) Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod (http://www.youtube.com/@incompetech_kmac) I am a Man Who Will Fight for your Honor by Chris Zabrieskie (http://www.youtube.com/@chriszabriskie) Maestro Tlakaelel by Jesse Gallagher (http://www.youtube.com/@JesseGallagher) Travelator by Density & Time (http://www.youtube.com/@TheGreyRoom) Undercover Vampire Policeman by Chris Zabriskie (http://www.youtube.com/@chriszabriskie) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy