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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 to promote healthy brain development during the early years of childhood. The kits arrive every two to three months and feature age-specific toys …

—by Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.   Game Night in a Can: Fifth Anniversary Edition This new mix of mini games focuses on creativity and physical skill. Activities include competitively flying paper airplanes, creating ghost stories about the room you’re …

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 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) in 2021.  All photography courtesy of NAPPA.   Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set The set includes everything you need to create …

The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in the DMV. Turn to our gift guide for the best toy recommendations for every child on your holiday gift list.   Baby           Henry the Bunny …

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 Doctor Kit This 32-piece deluxe playset features an anatomy model, blood-pressure monitor, clipboard, working kid’s stethoscope, eye chart and more. $32.50, ages 6+, …

Payal Thomas was inspired after a disappointing toy shopping trip for her daughter.

This winter is the perfect opportunity to try something new for family game night.

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

Courtney Moore is from 1986, the year I turned 11. Am I really old enough for my childhood to become part of a historical story?

Got a kid to buy for and no clue what to get? Steven Aarons is your guy. As owner of Barstons Child’s Play, which has stores in Chevy Chase, Arlington, McLean and Rockville, Aarons gets as excited as any child about toys. “We believe in a lot of open-ended play,” …