Several of my PAL Winners are not only outstanding in their delivery of creative play to build language but also promote healthy models for young...
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Getting Ready for the Toy Fair 2013!
I can't wait for the International Toy Fair in New York City! It starts tomorrow and even a mere 2-3 feet of snow isn't stopping me. There is such...
TOTY Nominations Include PAL Winners
Yesterday I had the pleasure of being invited to the Toy Industry Association's press conference announcing their finalists for Toy of the Year in...
PAL Interview at NBC CT Today
I had a fun interview today at NBC CT sharing the latest PAL Award winners that can build language skills. Here are the toys and games that I...
Try Step2’s Tropical Island Resort for Open-Ended Play
One of my favorite PAL Award winners this summer has been the Tropical Island Resort by Step2. Winning companies know that I not only test their...
PAL Winners in Variety Store in Kiel Wisconsin
Like many of you, I enjoyed some time off with family over the 4th of July. Our gang often gathers in Wisconsin so I enjoyed a week of activities...
ASTRA Marketplace 2012 Best New Finds to Build Language
I thoroughly enjoyed my first ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association) Marketplace Convention this past week in Baltimore. I moved from...
PAL Award Winners on NBC CT Today
I had a fun interview with Yvonne at NBC CT today, sharing some of my newest PAL Award winners and how they can promote language development. Here...
Launching HABA’s new Terra Kids Catamaran
One of the joys of having a toy award is knowing that I am helping kids by helping their parents and educators select great products to build...
Lego Creative Sorter Wins PAL Award, Speech Therapy Tool
Here's a multi-use lego DUPLO bucket for loads of therapy fun. Spread the word to your OT and PT friends too because there is a lot of fine motor...
Creative Cakes by DUPLO Fun for Speech Therapy
Don't we love DUPLO lego products for getting the language learning going in speech therapy? Recently, lego introduced several new products covered...
Toy Industry Continues to Grow
Here's a great post with permission from Frugal Dad sharing wonderful insights on the toy industry--parents spend more on toys for infants and...
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