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ifocus System

ifocus System

The ifocus system combines a strategy of behavioral management and diet planning with an exercise program all intended to improve the level at which certain children experience attention and focusing issues. Developed by leading brain researchers our parent testers were quite impressed with the concept and the breadth of the products included in the package. […]

Shut Up and Sign!

Shut Up and Sign!

So many parents told us that their tween children had recently been expressing an interest in learning sign language. Quite frankly we didn’t realize that there was a groundswell of interest which made the arrival of Shut Up and Sign! all the more fortuitous. This set of 3 DVD’s are entertaining, engaging, educational and very

The Secrets of Pangaea Mountain

This educational experience grabbed kids attention and didn’t let go. Perfects if you have a child who loves science or dinosaurs or paleontology or earth science or geology, you get the idea. Parents watched their kids dive in with gusto after reading the storybook that sets the scene. The story is about a professor and

ABC Phonics: Sing, Sign and Read! Book by Natalie Edge

This book and CD system is terrific for teaching kids phonic sounds while simultaneously teaching basic sign language. The book offers visually stimulating animal images accompanied by descriptive pictures explaining each sign. The descriptions of how to move your hands to make the correct sign are very clear. The book is in alphabetical order and

Sign2Me Flash Cards: Beginner Series

Sign2Me Flash Cards: Beginner Series

Learning sign language and teaching it to their children at an early age is something that many of our testers were excited to try. In this set you will find superbly designed materials including flash cards printed in glossy plasticized paper that is durable enough to stand up to even the stickiest fingers. The images

The Adventures of Scooter McDoogal Reading to Learn Program

Scooter McDoogal is back and is a shining example of a beautifully executed system of combining fun and learning. Parents flipped over this amazing tool for use in home school situations or as a fantastic supplement to the classroom. The system employed here is cartoon illustration and comic book style. The system comes with extensive

Vocabulary Chipper Chat

Vocabulary Chipper Chat

Parents and teachers alike were effusive with their praise for this wonderful educational game from Super Duper that is designed to help elementary aged children learn both simple and complex language concepts. The system grows with your child or can be used in a variety of classrooms. Super Duper does this with game boards that

Leap and the Lost Dinosaur

Leap and the Lost Dinosaur

The TAG Reader is a great device for making learning fun. The fact that it comes from LeapFrog should be no surprise to anyone who has kids of any age. If you already have a TAG then you will want to add this title to your library, especially if you have a dinosaur lover in

Little Pim Spanish Complete Backpack

Little Pim has collected quite a number of Seals of Approval over the years, impressing testers with its great methodology for teaching foreign languages to young children. This new release is really a complete package of the materials that have been helping so many children for so many years. All tucked away within the clear

Nancy Bs Science Club AquaScope and Underwater Wonders Activity Journal

AquaScope is probably a new term to many, basically it is the generic term for an underwater viewer. Nancy B’s AquaScope however is designed specifically for kids and gives them the freedom to uncover whatever is going on beneath the surface. This exciting and fun new activity thrilled both boys and girls. Combining science, discovery,

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

* The Seal’s winners will be announced in a media release distributed to over 4,700 media outlets, including Facebook, Mommy bloggers, TV stations, newspapers, and parenting influencers.

* 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 was three testing periods each year:

Each submission was accompanied by a small product testing fee (we offered multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* The Seal’s winners was announced in a media release distributed to over many media outlets, including Facebook, Mommy bloggers, TV stations, newspapers, and parenting influencers.

* The report were forwarded to buyers retail and online stores including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

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

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

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