Month: June 2023

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is proud to announce the release of the 2023 AAHA Mentoring Guidelines, a comprehensive resource that empowers veterinary professionals to cultivate and nurture deeply beneficial professional relationships.   Developed by an expert task force comprised of veterinarians and technicians committed to raising the bar for our industry, these guidelines provide insights and strategies for implementing mentorship programs that address the pressing need to improve recruitment, retention, job satisfaction, and diversity within veterinary practices. 

Luxury stroller wagon brand WonderFold announced the launch of their new Car Seat Adapter. This new accessory will enable their best-loved stroller wagons to carry newborns safely in a car seat from birth rather than the originally recommended 6 months. This opens up a whole new world for growing families, allowing adventures to start from day one with their wagons.  

When toy industry pros go on a quest to uncover the best board games this season, one name continually pops up – Fireside Games with its library of cooperative, lightly tactical board games. Five different toy entities have touted Castle Panic Second Edition, Castle Panic: Crowns and Quests Expansion and My First Castle Panic for the industry’s highest honors.  With reviewers’ comments like “fun colorful artwork, good quality boardgame” and “this is really fun to play as a family!” it is not surprising to see the Games Manufacturers Association, PAL Awards (Play On Words), National Parenting Products Awards (NAPPA), Mom’s Choice Awards, Hot Diggity, and Creative Child placing Castle Panic and its expansion games on their must-have lists for 2023. 

Cryptozoic Entertainment, leading creator of tabletop games, trading cards, and collectibles, in collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products and DC, today announced the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for DC Deck-Building Game: Justice League Dark. Following last year’s successful DC Deck-Building Game 10th Anniversary Kickstarter, which earned over $1 million, this new campaign features the latest major release in the popular series: a base set based on DC’s Justice League Dark comic books. In addition, fans can pledge for DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals – Shazam! vs. Black Adam, a two-player title featuring the iconic rivals. There are also several additional items and exclusives for fans to preorder, including two expansions for DC Deck-Building Game: Rebirth, an expansion based on the Legion of Doom, playmats, and card sleeves.

ASTRA, American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, announced that PlanToys, the global leader in sustainable toy manufacturing, has been named the winner of the 2023 ASTRA Excellence Awards for Manufacturer of the Year. The award program is the only one designed to recognize and honor outstanding contributions made by members of the specialty toy industry. 

OOLY, the whimsical and colorful arts, crafts and school supply brand, introduces their partnership with global non-profit, Kids For Peace. Together, this dynamic duo is on a mission to create a world where kids are free to explore their imaginations, express their feelings, and spread positivity wherever they go. The partnership includes the launch of OOLY’s Create Kindness Packs, fun and educational art supply kits packed with a variety of colorful tools for children to create, which will be available July 2023. At its core, OOLY and Kids for Peace make a positively uplifting duo for creativity and kindness. By encouraging kids to use their imaginations to promote inclusivity, kindness, and positivity, OOLY and Kids For Peace are inspiring and empowering a new generation of peace builders.