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Hot Toys May Not Be The Best Toys Parents Choice Foundation Releases...

Parents who plan their holiday shopping using lists of hot toys, may find the heat wave fleeting soon after the gift wrap has been recycled. Contrary to what the multiple lists advertise, Hot doesn'st always mean good. What'ss Hot is frequently what'ss Hyped.



Established in 1978, Parents's Choice is the nation'ss oldest nonprofit independent guide to children'ss media and toys. A good toy isn'st a one trick pony, said Claire Green, President of Parents's Choice Foundation. Good toys are filled with promise, not performance. Good toys have staying power; they engage.



Parents's Choice suggests that when gift givers are considering a toy purchase they should think about the children'ss interests. Do they like Art Or Sports Science Or Fashion Design And make sure the toys and games (or books or music) are age appropriate.



Those poised to spend holiday budgets may wonder how long a child will play with a toy. Parents's Choice Foundation answers As long as there is something new to do with it or learn from it. At Parents's Choice, we have a steadfast Toy Credo: The best toys prompt a child to ask 'sWhat If's explained Green. What happens if I move this piece over here What if I paint the trees with stripes If I mix more X with Y what will I get Those are the questions that begin to define the best toys.



The 2006 Parents's Choice Holiday Guide, organized by ages, areas of interest and price, is filled with products (toys, books, music, software, DVDs etc.) that promote curiosity and awaken a love of learning. And yes, they'sre fun.



The 2006 Parents's Choice Holiday Guide is available online today at

http://www.parents-choice.org/holiday.



About Parents's Choice Foundation

Established in 1978, Parents's Choice Foundation is the nation'ss oldest nonprofit guide to quality children'ss books, videos, toys, audios, computer software, television, and magazines. The Foundation'ss mission is to provide parents with information to participate wisely in their children'ss learning.



Via the Parents's Choice Foundation'ss public service website, the foundation strives to impart solid information about the vast array of children'ss media products and toys that are on the market, helping parents and caregivers make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children.



The Foundation'ss purpose is to search out and recommend products that help kids grow - imaginatively, physically, morally and mentally--fairly priced products that are fun, safe and socially sound.



Parents's Choice Foundation has no commercial ties, maintaining its 28-year tradition as an independent voice.

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