ToyBoom Mission
- Provide customers with the highest quality toys in a fast and professional manner
- Offer toys that not only provide children with entertainment but facilitate growth and development
- Educate our customers on the important role of play in the development of childhood skills
Company History
The concept for ToyBoom began on a very cold winter day just before Christmas in the windy city of Chicago. Our resident expert Jen Thomas, who has a propensity to explore every toy store she comes across, was at it again. After having explained to her loving husband for the fifth or sixth time why a particular toy would be great for a child’s development, Chris piped up with “you know….you should write a book or something about all of this…” and thus the concept for ToyBoom was born.
About a year after the concept was starting to develop John Cox, long time friend and resident tech jock, suggested that we take the concept online. As Jen and Chris had no idea how to do such a thing, John jumped on board and launched ToyBoom.com into cyberspace.
The idea evolved from a book or yearly catalog to an online toy store where parents, grandparents, and friends can be assured that the toys they are getting their loved ones are of the finest quality, help in the child’s development, and above all are fun!
ToyBoom.com Pledge
What you will find on our site:
- Toys handpicked by a pediatric occupational therapist
- Toys that help develop motor skills
- Toys that promote active participation
- Toys that encourage imagination
- Toys that facilitate social interaction
- Classic toys
What you will NOT find on our site:
- Theme Toys
- Video Games
- DVD’s
The ToyBoom Team
Jen Thomas, MS, OTR
Jen Thomas, a pediatric occupational therapist, is a co-owner of Kidventures Therapy Services in Austin, TX. She possesses extensive knowledge in occupational therapy theory and intervention. Jen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and then went on to receive a Masters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her working environments include clinic-based, school based and therapeutic horseback-riding facilities. She has worked closely with speech therapists and has significant experience in both group and one-on-one settings. Jen is currently certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT). She is also co-founder of TOPS soccer, a buddy ball league for special needs children. In addition to her professional experience, Jen is the mother of a very fun-loving, active 2 year old boy who serves as a great toy tester!
Jen's passion, personal and professional experience working with children gives her a unique perspective on toys and their ability to help in a child’s development.
