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Founder and CEO of Parent Tested Parent Approved Sharon Vinderine visited New York Toy Fair 2018 to check out the hottest and trendiest toys on the market. We are excited to share the Top Pick winners from the 2018 New York Toy Fair! Hexabug Battlebots Arena Lazydog Light Stax System Goliath Toys Sprazy Goliath Games Googly Eyes Crazy Aaron's Phantom…

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Instagram As Our New Age Mirror

PTPAFebruary 6, 2018

Being a teenager is one of the most difficult life stages. Just ask any parent of a teenager. Their bodies are changing, their appearance is changing and their hormones are raging. They are extremely sensitive and yet completely insensitive, they are absorbed in themselves and their social lives and how they look and how many people are looking. It’s a…

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4 UNIQUE BONDING IDEAS FOR FATHERS

PTPAAugust 1, 2017

It’s August and we’re halfway through 2017. That can only mean one thing: School’s about to start in a few weeks, and mom and dad are running around trying to fill the rest of the family summer vacation calendar with enough activities to keep kids busy for the next 30 days. Most parents take this time to enroll their kids…

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Why I Agree With Keyshawn Calling Out His Son

PTPAJune 26, 2017

In 1996 a young brash, load mouth kid from the Los Angeles, California became the number one overall draft pick in the NFL draft that year. Keyshawn Johnson, the unforgettable wide receiver out of the University of Southern California was selected by the New York Jets and immediately became a polarizing figure in not just pro football, but in all…

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To Know Is To Understand: Dealing With Temper Tantrums in The Public Eye

PTPAApril 25, 2017

We’ve all been at a wedding, a funeral, or in church when a toddler decides that it is their time to wallop, yelp, or run amuck. Often times the parents are stunned and don’t know how to handle the situation at hand; Even reading how to deal with them can be hit or miss, but I can guarantee that you’ll…

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5 Reasons I Teach My Kids about Business

PTPAMarch 20, 2017

I’m at work, it’s March Break and the kids are home for a week. I get a call from my wife who runs and operates her own business sometimes from home. “Your son wants to go dumpster diving.” “Huh?” “You heard me,” she continued. “Dumpster diving.” “Why?” “He says it could make him money. He can do it as a…

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15 Outdoor Activities to Enjoy As a Family This Winter

PTPANovember 25, 2016

Baby it’s cold outside, but there’s so much fun to be had! While awful to commute in, our wintery Canadian weather offers so much opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors with our families. Staying indoors when the weather is bitter cold and snowy seems so much easier, but getting outdoors has so many benefits to our overall well-being.…

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When Do Kids Stop Believing in Santa Claus?

PTPANovember 24, 2016

I remember sitting in a row boat with my sister and our pseudo cousins when I was around 12. It was winter, and it was cold out and I remember the frozen metal against my bum, the waves lapping at the rails of the tin boat and these 3 “olders” staring me down. They were telling me I had to…

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Enough of The Santa Wars

PTPANovember 23, 2016

I am a voyeur on the internet, like many others. I read, rarely comment, even though I am astounded. I believe in the whole “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” concept and focus my energy on changing MY behavior, instead of harassing others to change theirs. Over the past week I have been…

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The Importance of One-on-One Time + Mom-Son Date Ideas

PTPAOctober 18, 2016

We have four children – our sons (8 and 6 years old), our daughter (3 years old) and our infant son. I’ve made a conscious effort to have more one-on-one with my babes these days, especially the bigger boys. Having a toddler and baby in the mix means they have had less of our undivided attention. They deserve to feel special, and…

Top Pick Winners from New York Toy Fair 2018

Google’s Pixel 2 Review: Fast and Fabulous

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