Wednesday's Sessions

November 5, 2025

10:00 AM

Live!

charlene

TOY All-Stars: What Made Toy ExpertS ListS This Year

Charlene DeLoach | Playroom Chronicles

Learn what toys appeared across the most popular expert lists, and what made them stand out. Parents will discover why certain toys keep earning recommendations, and how to use these insights to make smarter choices for their own kids.

10:30 AM

destiny

Beyond the Box: Choosing Games That Actually Get Played

Destiny Paquette | Suburban Wife City Life

Not all games live up to the hype on the box. Learn how to match games to your child's interests and developmental stage, and build a game collection that grows with your family. This is about finding games your kids will actually want to play—again and again.

11:00 AM

shannon bennett

The Power of Coloring: From Everyday Play to Celebrations

Shannon Bennett | Creative Crayons Workshop

Coloring isn't just a rainy day activity. It's a tool for connection, creativity, and making memories. Discover how to use coloring to enhance playdates, transform family events, and create interactive entertainment to make coloring a bigger part of how your family plays and celebrates together..

11:30 AM

Live!

christina collura

Toys That Actually Work for Neurodiverse Kids

Christina Collura | Creative Beginning

Generic gift guides miss the mark when your child has different sensory or learning needs. Discover which toy features support neurodiverse kids, how to spot sensory red flags before you buy, and practical ways to adapt toys you already own. Stop guessing and start choosing toys that truly engage your child.

12:00 PM

dog

Break Time

Head to the Facebook Group & give a shoutout to the Speakers!

12:30 PM

Live!

katy mann

Inside the Toy Box: What Mom Influencers Really Think

Debbie Zelasny (Jersey Momma)

Katy Mann (Indy with Kids)

Charlene DeLoach (Playroom Chronicles)

Generic gift guides miss the mark when your child has different sensory or learning needs. Discover which toy features support neurodiverse kids, how to spot sensory red flags before you buy, and practical ways to adapt toys you already own. Stop guessing and start choosing toys that truly engage your child.

12:00 PM

dog

Break Time

Head to Instagram and share an AHA moment with #HoliPlaySummit!

2:00 PM

maria bailey

The Mom Economy: What Marketers Know About Your Wallet

Maria Bailey | BSM Media

Discover how billion-dollar brands study and target mom buyers, what influences your toy purchasing decisions more than you realize, and how to make smarter choices for your family when everyone's competing for your attention and your money.

2:30 PM

Live!

stewart gold shark tank

A Guide to Baby Gifts That Don't S*ck

Stewart Gold | Dingle Dangle Baby

Generic gift guides miss the mark when your child has different sensory or learning needs. Discover Learn how to choose story-driven, laugh-inducing presents that parents actually use and remember from the Dad whose patented baby toy was featured on Season 15 of Shark Tank. The kind that spark "where did you find this?" reactions at every playdate.

3:00 PM

rachel griffin
sheena stephens

The Real Play Test: Raising Kids While Building Toy Brands

Rachel Griffin & Sheena Stephens | Playwise Partners

What's it really like to work in the toy industry when you're also raising kids at home? Rachel Griffin and Sheena Stephens, co-founders of PlayWise Partners, have spent decades representing major toy brands like FAO Schwarz and Shopkins while navigating motherhood. In this candid conversation, they share what they love (and don't) about being moms in an industry built around play, how their own kids have shaped their approach to the brands they represent, and their honest takes on what actually gets played with at home versus what gets hyped. Hear from two women living at the intersection of work and play.

3:30 PM

Live!

maddie michalik

Toy Trends 2025: What's Hot aNd What's Next In TOYS

Maddie Michalik | The Toy Association

Get the inside scoop from a toy industry insider on what's trending right now, what's coming in 2026, and how to separate genuine innovation from marketing hype, so you can shop smarter and give gifts kids will actually play with.

Hey Play Pal!

Access to Wednesday's HoliPlay Summit Sessions Have Expired!

If you want to still watch, you can upgrade to the All Play Pass!

You'll get a podcast feed to listen until June 1, 2026 and access to the recordings until October 1, 2026!

Plus, you'll get over $3000 worth of bonuses and resources to support you all year!

Watch sessions free for 24 hours

Or get ongoing access + bonuses!

2021-2025 ©Playroom Chronicles

For Support Issues or Questions, Please Fill Out This Form