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HABA USA Announces June Retirement of President Lea Culliton, Taps Cynthia Waruszewski as Head of NA Sales and Marketing

HABA USA has announced that President Lea Culliton will retire in June after two decades leading the company. Culliton, who led sales, marketing, and operations, helped introduce, establish, and grow the HABA brand name in North America. Cynthia Waruszewski now joins the company as head of North American sales and marketing with more than 15 years of experience growing brands including American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Disney, Carter’s and Pottery Barn Kids.

Wipeout Dry Erase Gear
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Wipeout Dry Erase Protective Gear Finally Makes Safety Fun for Kids!

Youngsters ages 5 and up will be eager to draw a “hand-asaurus” by tracing their hand, or a limitless array of cool designs with Wipeout  dry erase protective gear by Triple Eight. Draw on, wipe off, draw again! From bikes to scooters or rollerblades to skateboards, one thing all kids need is protection from falls. Wipeout gear is so much fun that parents never need to nag their kids to wear it!

Sago Mini Friends
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Apple TV+ Orders New Kids Animated Series ‘Sago Mini Friends’

Apple TV+ sets to expand its award-winning offerings of premium Apple Originals for kids and families with Sago Mini Friends, a new preschool animated series, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and animated by Brown Bag Films, based on the charming characters and artful designs featured in the award-winning Sago Mini World app, developed by Sago Mini.

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Silvergate Media Announces Second Season of Octonauts: Above & Beyond

Silvergate Media (Silvergate) is proud to confirm that a second season of Octonauts: Above & Beyond will make its global debut on Netflix on 2nd May 2022. The new episodes follow the debut of this Octonauts spin-off last September where the intrepid crew proved themselves as heroes on land as well as underwater.

Stargate Megaways
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Light & Wonder Set To Launch 2022 Flagship Game ‘Stargate Megaways’

Scientific Games Corporation, doing business as Light & Wonder, (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Light & Wonder,” “L&W” or the “Company”) is inviting players on an unforgettable intergalactic adventure in its latest title Stargate Megaways. The first game to be released on OpenGaming under the new Light & Wonder name, this ambitious 6-reel slot is based on MGM’s legendary sci-fi fantasy film Stargate, boasting imagery and characters from the famous franchise, as well as some truly innovative features and mechanics.

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Kubota Partners with Crayola Giving Kids Fun Ways to Dream Big

Kubota Tractor Corporation and Crayola announced a partnership to inspire the next generation of business owners, builders, farmers, do-it-yourselfers, and leaders by highlighting the unique and creative role that machines play in building and shaping communities. Kids across the country are encouraged to dream big through a myriad of national partnership activities, including experiencing an immersive, interactive event touring Crayola’s hands-on family attractions; a special edition Kubota Coloring & Activity Book; classroom activities and educational content; and at-home crafts.

Sesame Workshop Coming Together
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Sesame Workshop Launches New ‘Coming Together’ Resources to Help Build Children’s Sense of Identity and Community

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, released new bilingual videos and resources as part of an ongoing initiative to help families have open and honest conversations with young children around diversity and celebrating their own unique identities. The new resources, which are free and available in English and Spanish, can be found at SesameStreetinCommunities.org.

PetSafe Bark for Your Park
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PetSafe Prepares to Launch its 2022 Bark for Your Park Grant Contest

Communities across the country will soon have the chance to build or enhance a local dog park, as PetSafe brand prepares to launch its popular Bark for Your Park grant contest. This year, PetSafe will award prizes totaling $125,000 to nine deserving communities. Since introducing the program in 2011, PetSafe has awarded more than $1.65 million to support more than 80 off-leash dog parks in the United States. Beginning May 1, anyone interested in building a new dog park or providing a makeover to an existing park in their area should submit entries at barkforyourpark.com.