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Seal of Approval Report

Music Ace Deluxe

Music Ace Deluxe

Updated with just the right amount of revisions so as to not upset what was one of the finest software titles we’ve ever seen in the field of musical education and appreciation, Music Ace Deluxe is back as a strong Seal of Approval winner in 2004. Curiously addictive, you will explore virtually every aspect of […]

Music Ace Deluxe

Music Ace Deluxe

Updated with just the right amount of revisions so as to not upset what was one of the finest software titles we’ve ever seen in the field of musical education and appreciation, Music Ace Deluxe is back as a strong Seal of Approval winner in 2004. Curiously addictive, you will explore virtually every aspect of

Tanoshi Scholar Computer

Do you have elementary school age children and want to introduce them to the vast resources of the internet, the skills of coding and helpful applications to assist their studies? Are you hesitant due to either sturdiness or safety concerns? Or maybe you are home schooling, and are considering options for your childs first computer?

Hello&Group Kids Polarized Sunglasses - NYC Collection

Do you have a kid’s birthday coming up and you aren’t sure what present to get? According to our parent testers, you simply cannot go wrong with The Hello&Group Kid’s Polarized Sunglasses. After watching our young testers try these on and take them out for a spin, there’s no doubt that they will please any

Disney Baby Einstein "My First Signs"

Parents were joyously enthusiastic about the responses this new Baby Einstein video elicited from their babies. The Baby Einstein magic is in full bloom according to our testers who watched with delight as their children followed the action on screen and reacted excitedly. For those parents familiar with Baby Einstein, this DVD, which introduces the

Secret of the Cave

Secret of the Cave

This wonderful movie really touched our testers who described it as lovely and heartfelt. Gorgeously shot with an equally beautiful musical score the story unfolds as a mystery that engaged viewers from the start and had them guessing right up until the end. Parents noted the movie’s subtle lesson of doing good things and practicing

The Wumblers

The Wumblers

This new series featuring colorful characters, catchy tunes and gently educational themes really impressed our testers. They reported how their children loved singing the songs (“If I was a color…” was a favorite) and begged for repeated viewings. Targeting preschool aged children the show delivers the kind of content that is perfectly suited to their

Animals/Los Animales

Animals/Los Animales

This unique DVD offers a fun way for children to actively participate in expanding their knowledge of Spanish and/or English as a second language. Using characters that are whimsical and appealing, children are exposed to and encouraged to enjoy the experience. Our testers felt with repetition that their children would absorb the lessons.

I Am The Amazing Spider-Man

I Am The Amazing Spider-Man

The people at Kideo knew what they were doing when they shelled out for a license for Spiderman because according to our testers they have a real winner on their hands. When parents and children discover this super cool DVD, sales should shoot through the roof. Turn your child or birthday boy or girl into

The Wheels on the Bus: Mango & Papayas Animal Adventures

One of the most enthusiastically reviewed children’s DVD’s ever submitted for review, parents were beside themselves raving about how much their kids loved this video. We all know what happens when toddlers love a video, they wear it out playing it over an over, and this DVD was no exception. From the first playing through

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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