KidInfo exists to be useful to families and teachers. This policy explains how we decide what to publish, how we check it, and what we will not do.
Our standards
- Accuracy first. Facts are checked against reliable sources before publication.
- Useful, original work. We publish pages that give readers something real: clear explanations, playable instructions, honest guidance. We do not publish pages just to target search terms.
- Honesty about evidence. Every page says what kind of evidence it is based on, such as primary historical sources, reputable reference works, desk research or hands-on testing.
- Age-appropriate and respectful. Content is written for its intended age range and avoids stereotypes about any group.
- US focus, stated clearly. Our guidance is written for US families. Rules and recommendations differ in other countries, and we say so where it matters.
Our editorial workflow
Every page moves through these stages:
- Draft. Researched and written. Drafts are never public.
- Fact-checked. An editor checks each factual claim against the cited sources and confirms the links work.
- Expert review required. Pages on sensitive topics wait here for a qualified reviewer (see below).
- Approved. A human editor signs off.
- Published. The page goes live, showing its last-updated date, sources and who reviewed it.
- Refresh due. Pages are scheduled for review. When a page is due, we re-check facts, links and recommendations.
Pages that have not been approved are not published and are not added to our sitemap.
Sourcing
We prefer sources in roughly this order:
- Primary sources and official bodies: historical documents and archives (such as the Library of Congress, National Archives and National Park Service), government agencies (such as CDC, CPSC, USDA and the U.S. Department of Education), and professional bodies (such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Library Association).
- Peer-reviewed research and reputable reference works.
- Established educational organizations, museums and libraries.
- Manufacturers and publishers, for factual product and book details only.
We link to sources so readers can check them. We note when a source is older or when guidance has changed.
History and Indigenous peoples
Many of our learning pages cover American history. We aim to:
- tell history from more than one perspective, including those of Indigenous nations, enslaved people, women and immigrants;
- name specific Indigenous nations rather than treating Native peoples as one group, and use the names nations use for themselves where practical;
- avoid stereotypes, costume-style imagery and language that treats Indigenous peoples only as part of the past;
- prefer Indigenous-authored and tribal sources where available;
- be precise about what historians know, what is debated and what is legend.
We welcome review from Indigenous educators and will credit reviewers who agree to be named.
Topics that require expert review
These topics are not published until a suitably qualified professional has reviewed them:
- clinical feeding and food allergy advice
- restrictive or specialized diet programs
- infant sleep advice
- ADHD, autism, dyslexia or other diagnosis or treatment
- mental health advice
- specialized behavioral interventions
- pediatric medication
- injury treatment and first aid instructions
- car-seat installation instructions
- any child-health article that needs medical approval
Everyday family recipes, play ideas and food education can be published after fact-checking, safety screening and editorial approval, without claiming to give medical or dietitian advice.
Use of AI tools
Drafts may be prepared with the help of AI tools. AI is never the final author: every page is checked against sources and approved by a human editor before publication. We do not use AI to invent quotes, sources, reviews, test results or expert credentials.
Bylines and reviewers
We only name real people with credentials they can verify. Until named writers are confirmed, pages are credited to KidInfo Editorial. We never create fake author profiles.
Independence from commercial interests
Affiliate commissions and potential sponsorships never influence which books or products we include or how we rank them. Sponsored content, if we ever publish it, will be clearly labeled and kept separate from editorial rankings. See how we review and our affiliate disclosure.
Other sites owned by our publisher
Our publisher also owns other independent websites. We only link to them when a link is genuinely useful for a specific reader on a specific page. We do not run sitewide cross-links, link exchanges, blogrolls or any network designed to influence search rankings.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it and add a dated note explaining what changed when the error was meaningful. See our corrections policy.