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Elena Epstein

Here’s what we’re loving for you and your family this month

More Than Affirmations: Inspiring Affirmation Cards, Reflection Prompts and Activities for Kids Features 30 positive affirmation cards for kids with different and unique reflection prompts, and mindful activities and exercises. These cards and activities promote confidence, positivity and self-reflection. $19.99, ages 4-11, meditationfairy.com Alphapals Sets A cozy, cuddly seat full …

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Editor’s Picks: Life-sized magnetic play, social emotional learning and more

Silence A wordless picture book where endless narrations are possible. A silent journey through nature and different landscapes allows kids to create their own adventure. $18.95, ages 4-10, cuentodeluz.com Readyland An immersive, magical reading experience that encourages kids’ love of reading. Printed books come alive with innovative voice technology, allowing …

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Here’s What We’re Loving for You and Your Family This Holiday Season

By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. All product images were provided. Cake-N-Bake Challenge Bring the excitement of cooking shows into the game room. A fast-paced color-matching, cake-building game where the fastest baker wins. Complete with colorful textured foam cake slices …

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Top Trends for Kids’ Toys in 2022

February is typically the month of toys for me. It’s a sneak peek into all the fun, imaginative and educational products making their debut. Pre-pandemic, I would be coming back from New York and the North American International Toy Fair at the Javits Center. For the second year, Toy Fair …

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Holiday Gifts for Early Elementary Kids

The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in Frederick County. Turn to our gift guide for the best toy recommendations for early elementary school-aged kids. PLAYMOBIL Dino Rise T-Rex: Battle of the Giants The T-Rex Battle has begun. …

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Holiday Gifts for Preschool Kids

The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in Frederick County. Turn to our gift guide for the best toy recommendations for preschool-aged kids. Marshall’s Transforming City Fire Truck Look for this all-new toy from the “PAW Patrol” movie. …

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Holiday Gifts for Babies

The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in Frederick County. Turn to our gift guide for the best toy recommendations for every child on your holiday gift list. First up: babies! Henry the Bunny This plush bunny has …

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October 2021 Editor’s Picks

Make-A-Fort Kit Open up and unpack 18 sturdy cardboard panels, 10 braces, 80 connectors and a handy carrying case. What happens next is totally up to the imagination of each child. How about a maze, mansion or igloo? $77, ages 4+ KidiZoom Smartwatch DX3 Kids will love the dual cameras …

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