Warner Bros Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD), in connection with Warner Bros Pictures’ upcoming movie Barbie, announced it is launching a global girls’ empowerment initiative with Save the Children. The multi-faceted campaign, benefiting worldwide humanitarian organization Save the Children, will help girls around the world receive the learning resources and support they need to make their dreams a reality. Mattel, creator of the global icon Barbie and IP owner of the brand, has partnered with Save the Children for nearly two decades and launched the Barbie Dream Gap Project in 2018; they will partner with WBD on the new campaign.

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.