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Dance Praise

Dance Praise

If you have been to a video arcade over the past few years there is no doubt that you have seen the crowds gathered around the dance machine, where players attempt to match dance steps flying by on the screen. It is not only addictively fun, it is a workout like no other. The game […]

Disney/Pixars Finding Nemo: Learning with Nemo

Disney has created some darn cute characters over the years and Nemo is right up there with the best of them. Children naturally gravitate to his impish grin and big wide eyes. It is Nemo that helps make this one of the best early education CD-ROM’s on the market. Children are eager to learn whatever

Mother Goose Rocks! - Vol. 5

Believe it or not, its Volume Five of the wacky musical CD set, Mother Goose Rocks! Once again kids are in for a treat as singers and groups with names like Gwen Stuffani, Green Week, Coldwork and Green Eyed Peas (not to be confused with Ms. Stefani, Green Day, Coldplay and the Black Eyed Peas)

We Both Read

We Both Read

Treasure Bay has designed an early reading series of books that are designed so a parent and child can share the wonder and excitement of reading. The books feature a page for you to read and then a page for your child. You are given the tools to explain, teach and further explore the unique

V.Smile Pocket Learning System

From the outset we should say that it is beyond the understanding of anyone here to explain how this remarkable system sells for under thirty dollars. The price is reason enough to buy one, but you should know that the reason the V.Smile is such a great value is that it will become one of

SnugEase Bib

SnugEase Bib

The problem with the standard, run-of-the-mill bib is that babies make such a unique mess when they eat. There are always all sorts of things sliding down and off their faces that more often than not, it’ll sneak under the collar. And don’t get us started with drool! Very Necessary saw a problem and went

Cranium Family Fun

Cranium Family Fun

If you are already a fan of the Cranium approach to family/group game play then you will love this new game. If you have never even heard of Cranium, you will love this new game. Incorporating many of the fun features of previous versions, this team game is perfect for family game night. There are

Financially Intelligent Parent

Financially Intelligent Parent

Being a parent requires all kinds of skills that you never knew you needed when you were young and on your own. Now there are decisions to be made, long-term decisions that require careful thought and planning. Getting sound advice is so important and FIParent.com is a great resource for beginning your education. Not sure

Raise the Roof Barnyard

Raise the Roof Barnyard

When you spend $50 on a toy for a preschooler it is reasonable to expect that it will provide good play value. This toy delivers the goods. Exceptionally well made, Raise the Roof Barnyard features solid wood construction and is built for heavy duty play. There are loads of manipulatives to keep children engaged, along

Hog Wild

Hog Wild

This beautifully crafted ride on toy is almost worthy of being a show piece in a museum. Well, that is if your children let you near it, which will not happen because they will be too busy riding it. The rubberized wheels ensure steady handling and a smooth ride, while the steering takes them wherever

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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