The National Parenting Center

Building & Construction Toys

3D Playset: The Cube & Creatorz

If your child loves to build and has an active imagination there is a new construction toy company in town and according to our testers they are worth a good look. The aspect of this playset that resonated most with testers was how it celebrated open-ended creativity and design. Many other larger and more well-known …

3D Playset: The Cube & Creatorz Read More »

Q-BA-MAZE 2.0 Extreme Rails

Looking for big, colorful, dazzling toy to wow your family with? MindWare has got you covered with this eye-catching, engaging marble maze that is fun to build and then play with as a group. Ideal for any boy or girl, this surprisingly educational toy combines creativity, experimentation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and is genuinely thought-provoking. Unpack …

Q-BA-MAZE 2.0 Extreme Rails Read More »

Magformers Log Cabin 48pc set

Parents were amazed, delighted and fascinated watching their children interact with Magformers; they saw their kids engrossed and engaged as they connected colorful shapes and thrilled with the magnetic “snap” that occurs with each connection. The educational experience is somewhat hidden, but not lost on parents. As the pieces get assembled, there is no doubt …

Magformers Log Cabin 48pc set Read More »

Traps and Gaps

Traps and Gaps

Strictly Briks has created another great product to complement their ever-expanding world of construction toys. The Traps and Gaps baseplates allow a child to combine two childhood favorites, building blocks and cars! The key to this product getting raves from parents is the open concept building, which allows children to use their creativity and imagination …

Traps and Gaps Read More »

Ravensburger GraviTrax

Ravensburger GraviTrax

If your kids love rolling up their sleeves and diving into an active building project with a twist, make that many twists, then chances are they are going to love GraviTrax. At its core this set is all about having hands-on interaction with the physics of gravity and the properties of magnets. As you get …

Ravensburger GraviTrax Read More »

Sharingland Cardboard Playhouse Kits

This playhouse is a perfect toy for any child who gravitates and embraces pretend play. The Sharingland Cardboard Playhouse series of imagination play Kits offer a great variety of adventure theme experiences from a farmhouse, to spaceship, to a grand palace, and an epic castle. Each playhouse is sturdy and beautifully made using high quality …

Sharingland Cardboard Playhouse Kits Read More »

Sky Track Adventure 64-Pc Set

Magformers have proven themselves to be family favorites over multiple testing period. This new 64-piece Sky Track Adventure Set raises Magformers own bar to a truly remarkable level. Whatever your child believed about what they could build when it came to Magformers just got blown out of the water. Creating and assembling a track with …

Sky Track Adventure 64-Pc Set Read More »

My First Pastel 30 Piece Set

If youre looking for a terrific combination of fun and education in a toy, then you owe it to yourself (and your children) to check out Magformers. The My First Pastel 30 Piece Set exceeded the initial expectations of our testers and demonstrated that it can provide hours of superb child entertainment and imaginative play. …

My First Pastel 30 Piece Set Read More »

KEVA Cutouts

KEVA Cutouts

Parents were effusive in their praise of KEVA Cutouts, and that’s because there are so many things to like. They are good, old-fashioned playing blocks (planks, really). Simple, yet interesting enough to intrigue and engage your child, especially those tactile kids who love to build. The pieces are made of wood and feel very natural …

KEVA Cutouts Read More »

HOW IT WORKS

 

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor, and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period Testing Begins Submission Deadline Testing Ends Report Issued
SPRING ’24 February 15th March 13th April 19th May 8th
FALL ’24 June 1st June 24th July 31st August 15th
HOLIDAY ’24 September 1st September 24th October 31st November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and online stores including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured on TNPC’s website as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

To submit a product click here.

HOW IT WORKS

 

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period Testing Begins Submission Deadline Testing Ends Report Issued
SPRING ’23 February 15th March 10th April 24th May 10th
FALL ’23 June 1st June 23rd July 31st August 16th
HOLIDAY ’23 September 1st September 22nd October 30th November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and on-line stores including Amazon, Walmart and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured at TNPC’s web site as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

To submit a product click here.

HOW IT WORKS

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period

SPRING '24

FALL ‘24

HOLIDAY ‘24

Testing Begins

February 15th

June 1st

September 1st

Submission Deadline

March 13th

June 23rd

September 24th

Testing Ends

April 26th

July 31st

October 31st

Report Issued

May 14th

August 15th

November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and on-line stores including Amazon, Walmart and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured at TNPC’s web site as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

HOW IT WORKS

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period

SPRING '24

FALL ‘24

HOLIDAY ‘24

Testing Begins

February 15th

June 1st

September 1st

Submission Deadline

March 13th

June 23rd

September 24th

Testing Ends

April 26th

July 31st

October 31st

Report Issued

May 14th

August 15th

November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and on-line stores including Amazon, Walmart and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured at TNPC’s web site as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

Edit Company

PayPal Payment

"*" indicates required fields

Submission Summary

In case of Agency:

Product/Service
Suggested Retail Price
Suggested Age
Description
Notes
Image
Payment Method*
Hidden
Hidden
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Credit Card Payment

"*" indicates required fields

Submission Summary

In case of Agency:

Product/Service
Suggested Retail Price
Suggested Age
Description
Notes
Image
Credit Card
American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Expiration Date
 
Hidden
Hidden

[login_widget]

PLEASE SELECT YOUR REGISTRATION TYPE

OR

User