Gift Ideas

These albums make great gifts for the whole family this holiday season, from inspiring family stories to good fun. Give the gift of music...

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...

“Go PoP Presto!” Race to pop the bubbles and tap the Bubblo Squishy to win cards. Players with quick reflexes, excellent eye-hand coordination and a...

By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com   The Play Kits Discover this subscription, stage-based learning program designed...

By: Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards; for more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.   PJ Library Presents Podcasts: “Afternoons with Mimi” and “Beyond...

By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.   Kindie Rock Stars Podcast   This dynamic podcast showcases the diverse...

Our picks from Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA)   The Parent’s Hoodie Here’s the perfect sweatshirt for pregnancy and postpartum, and it...

We’ve identified the year’s top products for early elementary -aged children in the DMV. Here's a collection of the best toys and games from...

The picks below are presented by Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.     Discovery #MINDBLOWN Career Play...

Local experts share this season’s hottest toys, games and books.