Question 1

Do I need a printer?

Accepted Answer

It helps. PPS is designed around printable PDF packs. The online zone is an optional companion for activities and archive access.

Question 2

What ages is PPS for?

Accepted Answer

Ages 4–12, in two tiers: Little Explorers (4–7) and Dino Detectives (8–12). Every pack ships in both versions — you choose per child.

Question 3

Is this another screen-time app?

Accepted Answer

No. The product is a printable PDF pack. The online zone is an optional companion for activities and archive access.

Question 4

When do packs arrive?

Accepted Answer

Every Friday at 7:00am, by email. Your first pack is available the moment you sign up — no waiting.

Question 5

Is the science real?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Packs are grounded in peer-reviewed paleontology research, and every parent guide includes the actual journal citation.

Question 6

How does the free trial work?

Accepted Answer

7 days free, no credit card required to start. You get a full pack during your trial and can cancel anytime from your account.

Question 7

Can I gift a subscription?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 1, 3, 6, or 12-month gifts with a printable gift card and a warm reveal email for the recipient.

Question 8

What if we miss a week?

Accepted Answer

Packs you've already received stay in your archive so you can come back to them later.

Question 9

Is my child's data safe?

Accepted Answer

We never ask for your child's email or birthdate. Child profiles are created by parents and use a nickname, age range, and avatar.

Question 10

Can I cancel easily?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can cancel anytime from your account page.

Question 11

What dinosaurs are in the pack library?

Accepted Answer

We publish a new animal each week. Current and upcoming packs include Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Mosasaurus, Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, Pteranodon, and Velociraptor — with more added weekly as the science grows. See the full Dinosaur Encyclopedia at parentpaleo.org/dinosaurs.

Question 12

Do you have a gift option?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 1, 3, 6, or 12-month gift subscriptions with a printable gift card. The recipient gets a reveal email on the date you choose. See the gift page for details.

Question 13

Can I try before subscribing?

Accepted Answer

Yes — download the full Spinosaurus expedition pack free (no credit card) at parentpaleo.org/sample. It's the complete pack, both age tiers, all 10 pages.

Question 14

What format is the pack?

Accepted Answer

A single PDF per pack — one file contains both age tiers (Little Explorers 4–7 and Dino Detectives 8–12). Print what you want. The online zone is an optional companion for activities and archive access.

Question 15

Does PPS cover curriculum standards?

Accepted Answer

Each pack supports natural history, life science, reading comprehension, and fine motor practice. PPS is enrichment, not a full curriculum. The parent guide includes the source citation and suggested discussion questions.

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