Expert Interview: Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore

We were lucky enough to speak with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a child psychologist and author of several books. Her most recent work, “Growing Friendships: A Kids’ Guide to Making and Keeping Friends”, is a refreshingly humorous look into the complicated realm of children’s friendships.   What inspired you to write “Growing Friendships”? I am a […]

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Facebook Live with Evite

We are so excited for our Facebook Live Event with Evite this Thursday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. PST! We will be showcasing a few of our favorite Holiday Gifts and also giving away some amazing prizes! Join the Facebook Live, comment and share for a chance to win one of these amazing prizes! Make […]

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Outdoor Fun for Tweens & Teens

Looking for fun and thrilling gift ideas for your tweens and teens? Check out these new NAPPA winners! RazorX Cruiser Electric Skateboard The RazorX Cruiser is a skateboard with an electrifying kick, putting the control of the 125-watt, rear-wheel-drive motor in the palm of your hand and under your feet. Get the fun rolling with […]

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Educational Apps

Check out these terrific NAPPA Award-winning educational apps. LetterSchool – Spelling Words! LetterSchool is a fun and educational App with a wonderful mission — teaching the world to read and write while having fun. The App includes educational games for young children learning to read to work on sight words with endings such as -ab, […]

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Meet Toy Inventor: Nick Metzler

We spoke with Nick Metzler, an L.A.-based toy and game designer who began inventing and tinkering when he was a kid. At just 16-years-old, Nick won first place in the Young Inventor Challenge (Y.I.C.), a unique competition for kids ages 6-18 to showcase their talents and get a chance to have their toy or game […]

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Holiday Gifts: Healthy Living

Looking for a gift focused on healthy living? We got some great ideas for you! OttLite Wellness Series Glow Lamp The OttLite Wellness Series Glow Lamp is designed with eye health in mind. Part of OttLite Technologies, Inc.’s healthy lighting options, the sleek lamp is designed to mimic natural daylight and reduce eye fatigue. The […]

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Holiday Gifts: Award-winning Family DVDs

We love getting cozy on the couch with our kids to watch a good movie. That’s why we’re super excited for these recent NAPPA Award-winning DVDs that are fun and educational. They make a great holiday gift. Sesame Street – Elmo’s World: Elmo Explores! Explore the everyday world with everybody’s favorite furry red monster, Elmo, […]

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Helping Kids Get Organized

Now that our kids are back in school for a few months, the disorganization is beginning to settle in. So we thought, let’s gather some simple and practical tools to get back on track. We all know when your kids have an organized homework area and backpack, we’re all so much happier and less stressed! […]

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Delicious Allergy-Friendly Bake Sale Recipes

Bake sales are always fun school fundraisers, but those of us who have kids with allergies have to be a little more careful about what they can munch on at one of these food-filled events. Here at NAPPA, we’ve made the struggle a little easier by collecting recipes that are either nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, […]

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Kid-Friendly Historic Hotels

The Historic Hotels of America have released their finalists for the 2018 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence just in time for holiday vacation. With 17 categories ranging from Best Social Media to Hotel Historian of the Year, we’ve got a few samples to inspire your next family trip. Airlie Warrenton, Virginia Sustainability Champion finalist Airlie, […]

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