The National Parenting Center

Seal of Approval Report

Cars 2: The Video Game

Cars 2: The Video Game

This Wii video game is anything but a generic add-on to the successful Cars franchise. Parents were blown away by the attention to delivering a truly high end game complete with amazing graphics, some of the best they had ever seen on the Wii. The visual experience was bright and layered while the effects and […]

Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension

Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension

If your children are Phineas and Ferb fans you can be sure this game will be on their short list come Holiday Time. Disney Interactive has done a great job of incorporating the music and the characters from the show, and the overall feel and dialogue that kids have come to expect. Game levels were

Reading Eggs

Reading Eggs

Reading Eggs impressed and surprised parents this testing period. Impressed because of the marvelous way it teaches children to read through an ingenious online site and surprised that they had not heard of it earlier. No matter the age this site can and will teach your child to read, support what they are learning in

Velcro Kids Mask Party Pack

Velcro Kids Mask Party Pack

Not just a fun and creative experience but quite often hilarious, these make your own kids masks were a real hit. The package comes with several that kids are able to mix and match. Everytime they use the set the possibilities are endless and the masks are different each time. A great accessory for dress-up

I Spy Castle DS

I Spy Castle DS

I Spy has long been a favorite of testers and this Nintendo DS version was no exception. In this incarnation players are challenged to explore a castle to discover the secrets of the dragons. There are lots of seek and find pictures that we have come to love and expect from I Spy, but there

I Spy Super Challenger

I Spy Super Challenger

Putting the I Spy series on the LeapPad is an ideal use of the wonderful LeapFrog platform. The visual appeal of the colorful images, which are synonymous with I Spy, on the latest incarnation of the LeapPad are off the charts. Children are drawn to the challenges which include finding hidden objects, of course, but

The Magic School Bus: Oceans DS

If you have a Nintendo DS and if you are fans of The Magic School Bus series then this game is a slam dunk for your next DS purchase. Familiar characters make it instantly inviting and right from the start the learning play begins. There are literally hundreds of facts packed in here about underwater

Kidz Gear Volume Limit Wired Headphones

Made just for kids these headphone are so comfortable that even the most fidgety kids could wear them for an extended period of time with no discomfort. What brought in the high scores is the peace of mind these headphone gave parents. 1) The sound quality is superb 2) while their kids are using these

Poptropica 30-INCH Deluxe Inflatable Blimp

Did you know that the most popular form of transportation in Poptropic is via blimp? The online world of Poptropica, which was created by the author of the “Dairy of a Wimpy Kid” series, has leaped off the computer screen. This inflatable blimp is a perfect example of how to successfully blur the lines between

Dr. Seuss Wooden ABCs Puzzle

In what was described by testers as a perfect marriage, Dr. Seuss and the alphabet, this traditional wooden puzzle received anything but traditional reviews. The immediate recognition and appeal of Dr. Seuss drew testers in but it was the quality of the design, the way the large letters sat high in their slots, easy for

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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