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Dynamic Internet Guard

Testing this new web-filtering solution designed for service providers, like AT&T, Roadrunner and the like, was challenging and unique. Since this is not a service that is marketed or even available for purchase by parents and there is no MSRP, we had our hands full. We persevered though and discovered a truly powerful filtering system …

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Moshimonsters.com

Moshimonsters.com

If your children have no fears of monsters they may find a hidden gem at Moshimonsters. The free online game starts with the premise that, after gaining parental approval, kids can adopt a monster and look after it. The key is that to really get your monster to the point where they can be happy …

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Zoodles

Zoodles

Fun, educational and safe. Those elements, in the eyes of parents, are the key ingredients for any web site that is aimed at children. Zoodles is just such a site and then some! Right from the start parents are given the tools to tailor their child’s experience based on age and content, there are even …

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Facechipz

Facechipz

Facechipz is a wonderfully inventive idea that offers a safe bridge for tweens who want to be a part of the social networking sensation, but who aren’t ready for the big world of Facebook, Twitter and the like. What makes Facechipz different is that kids can ONLY communicate with friends that they have personally exchanged …

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Disneys Online Kerpoof Studios

Disneys Online Kerpoof Studios

If you have a child with a creative streak and you are looking for an online outlet for all that creativity, then can we recommend Kerpoof. Presented by the folks at Disney, Kerpoof draws out artists, even the timid ones with a wonderful assortment of tools that are just a mouse click away. Using appealing …

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Disneys Toontown Online

Disneys Toontown Online

A wonderfully gender-neutral website children really took to the Toontown experience and eagerly navigated with ease through the seemingly endless paths, games and experiences. Interacting with familiar Disney characters made this exceptionally appealing as did the superb graphics and 3D rendering. There is a storyline where players try to outwit the Cogs, you do this …

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Productive Parenting.com

Productive Parenting.com

This remarkable web site wowed our parents with the wealth of ideas it gave them for activities that they could do together with their kids that are not only fun but teach valuable skills. Exceptionally easy to navigate you can find the activities broken down clearly into age groups. The site is completely free and …

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Cozi.com

Cozi.com

Cozi.com drew rave reviews from our testers who loved discovering a website that really got what it means to be a busy parent these days. At the site you can create and personalize your family’s calendar, shopping lists, scan in your child’s artwork for display, find money saving coupons and much, much more. A feature …

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DreamBox Learning K-2 Math

DreamBox Learning K-2 Math

One of the most enthusiastically reviewed subscription web sites we have ever had in our testing centers, DreamBox elicited raves about virtually every aspect of this site. The instruction of math concepts takes on a new level of fun and adventure for kids as they solve puzzles all in the quest for tokens which they …

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MrsP.com

MrsP.com

This beautifully conceived, beautifully rendered website thoroughly impressed our testers with its recognition of the shift that has occurred in childhood learning by marrying the timeless importance of childhood reading with the reality of our computerized world. Everything on the site is fun and unique with no blatant advertising. Testers noted that the site felt …

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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 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

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