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Elena Epstein

  • Content Director, LA Parent
  • Director, NAPPA Awards
Los Angeles
As seen in: LA Parent, Yahoo Life, Yahoo News, Yahoo Sports, NewsBreak, Asheville Citizen Times, The Greenville News, Chicago Parent, Washington Parent, TulsaKids Magazine, Metro Kids and
Owner/Director of Content @LAParentMag, soccer mom, writer, reporter, former room mom and carpool driver, community builder
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Backyard Play Days

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By Elena Epstein
| Northeast Ohio Parent Verified
Stay home, splash around and have some lawn fun this summer. National Parenting Product Awards provides readers with options for water play and dry backyard activities for the whole family to enjoy. Swimways Monster Jam Wild Whippin’ Sprinkler Bring the Monster Jam stadium to your backyard for epic water fun. Features 360° donut spraying power, whipping in a complete circle and soaking everything in its path.
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70+ Summer Must-Haves: The Best Toys, Games, Travel Gear and Learning Finds for Kids

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By Elena Epstein
| LA Parent Verified
Summer is made for simple pleasures: running barefoot through the grass, family game nights on the patio, bike rides around the neighborhood and long days spent exploring. Whether you’re planning beach trips, backyard adventures or educational activities to prevent summer learning loss, our Summer Fun Guide is packed with products designed to help families make the most of the season.
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The Best Backyard Toys for Summer: 11 Outdoor Picks to Keep Kids Playing

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By Elena Epstein
| CharlottesvilleFamily
The best backyard toys for summer all do one simple thing: they get kids outside and moving. Around Charlottesville, where the evenings stretch long and warm and every yard, driveway, and neighborhood park is fair game, a little outdoor gear goes a long way. We’ve rounded up 11 of our favorite backyard toys for summer — from whirling sprinklers and lawn games to sidewalk art and a go-anywhere first bike — to help your family swap screen time for sunshine.
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