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to the first annual issue of The Toy Insider! We are excited
to be able to share our expertise and guide you on the often
daunting task of finding that perfect gift for the holidays.
Our team of "Toy Insider" are experts in developing,
evaluating and selecting toys and we have compiled a list of
some of the hottest toys to give you a jump- start on creating
your Wish List for the special child in your life.
We all know how busy our lives are, juggling multiple roles
and goals in life. Therefore, we wanted to provide a guide
that is comprehensive and easy to use and that provides the
information needed to help busy moms get a jump on the holiday
season shopping. We have divided The Toy Insider into five
key sections. Our Hot 20 toy section includes recommendations
of what we feel will be some of the most sought after toys
for the holidays.
Since each child is an individual, we have created a broader
selection in each of four age segments, 0-2 years (infant
and toddler development), 3-5 years (the age of discovery),
6-8 years (the age of community and independence), and 9 plus
years (personal growth and choice). We begin each age selection
with an overview of children's needs and interests at that
life stage to assist you in finding age-appropriate selections
for all of your gift-giving needs. We have identified key
developmental play patterns for each toy selection, and as
a quick reference, we have created an icon for each skill
set that is conveniently located on the Hot 20 page.
Be sure to enter The Toy Insider Sweepstakes where you can
win a toy chest full of many of the hot toys for the holidays!
Ten lucky runners up will receive their choice of any one
toy in the gift guide.
Toys and the gift of giving should be fun, entertaining and
provide stimulation for growing minds and bodies.
So dive in and enjoy The Toy Insider, The source for the
hottest toys and gifts of this holiday season. And be sure
to visit us when the holidays are over, as The Toy Insider
becomes your source for all of your gift giving to the children
in your life, all year long.
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