The National Parenting Center

Seal of Approval Report

The Dangerous Book for Boys

Is your house filled with noise and constant commotion? If so you’ll surely relate to the opening scene in “The Dangerous Book for Boys.” A true to life family trying to get through just another day, but like most families, there are deeper issues at play than just the cops and robbers game the boys […]

MOBI DualScan Prime Ear and Forehead Thermometer

Digital thermometers are pretty commonplace these days and for good reason. Hey, what parent doesn’t need an easy to use, easy to read thermometer? At first glance the MOBI Dual Scan Prime Thermometer struck testers as yet another entry into the crowded market. Then, when they saw all the features packed into this new, very

Max Flex RC 300 Combo Edition

Max Flex RC 300 Combo Edition

Skullduggery has done it again. Expanding their Max Flex RC Line they have created a racing set that is easy to set up, provides hours of fun play, is customizable, and looks totally cool. Once you see the track lit up with lightning streaks, especially when you turn off all the lights, you will be

LeapStart 3D Learning System

As a parent, when looking for the right toy, you search to find one that is fun, engaging, AND educational. That can seem daunting until you find the Leap Start 3D Learning System. This one checks all the boxes providing a truly unique and fun learning experience. What parents loved was that children (even really

Learning Friends 100 Words Book

The Learning Friends 100 Words Book upon first glance really looks like your typical word, hardcover, talking book. The packaging is simple and efficient. However, with the flip of a switch the star button lights up, and it becomes an awesome interactive learning tool. LeapFrog has packed so much learning fun in here. It expertly

Scouts Get Up & Go Walker

LeapFrog has been impressing our testers for so many years now that we’ve lost count. Scout’s Get Up & Go Walker did it again. More than just a traditional baby walker, it’s a tremendous grow-with-me toy that provides entertainment and educational content to babies through four different play modes. Transitioning through developmental stages is a

Zoom Tubes RC Car Trax Set

Zoom Tubes RC Car Trax Set

The Zoom Tubes RC Car Trax Set is a unique car racing set that defies gravity and traditional norms like a flat track, that’s so 2017! The box is ingeniously designed to get your motor revving. Kids were tearing at the package excited to get down to it. Inside you’ll find a series of curved

Kuroba Battle Pack

Kuroba Battle Pack

The Kuroba Battle Pack are collectible creatures that battle in what can best be understood as a variation way of the classic Rock Paper Scissors. Our child testers caught on right away and were quickly battling their friends. Your child will have to employ a level of strategy and outmaneuvering when they select their battle

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Tank

At this point, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have taken their place as an institution, and they have proven over and over that they can still provide their fans with engaging, quality playtime. The Turtle Tank is no exception. Once assembled by an adult (10 minutes tops), the tank is easy for a 4-year-old to

Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber

If you have a young boy who is into either Ben 10, action figures or building (we’re pretty sure that makes up a relatively large group), then chances are that this cool Alien Creation Chamber is going to be a big hit with that little guy. The unique design and colors are immediately appealing while

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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