Editorial policy
How articles on parent.guide are researched, written, reviewed and corrected — and who is accountable for each step.
Edited by Lisa Heitmann · Reviewed by Wendy Tischler Thomas
Our process
| Stage | What happens | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Topic chosen from reader questions and search demand | Lisa Heitmann, editor |
| Research | Primary guidance (NHS, AAP, ACOG, NHTSA) read first, not secondary blogs | Writer |
| Draft | Written by someone with direct experience of the topic | Named author |
| Expert check | Safety and health content checked by a qualified reviewer | Wendy Tischler Thomas, reviewer |
| Publish | Author, publish date and review date shown on the page | Lisa Heitmann, editor |
| Review | Re-checked when guidance changes, or annually for safety topics | Lisa Heitmann, editor |
Sourcing standards
Health and safety claims cite primary sources: national health services, paediatric professional bodies, and regulators. We do not cite other blogs as evidence. Where we describe a product's specification, it comes from the manufacturer's own documentation.
What we will not do
We do not publish AI-generated medical content, we do not run sponsored posts dressed as editorial, and we do not claim to have tested a product we have not handled.
Expert reviewers
Specialist topics are written or checked by someone qualified in that field, credited by name on the article.
Wendy Tischler Thomas
Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor · Seattle, WA
Wendy writes parent.guide's car seat coverage. She has carried out car seat checks since 2006, became a Senior Checker in 2011, and qualified as an instructor in 2014, training other technicians and supporting families with special health care needs.
- Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor, Safe Kids Worldwide
- Carrying out car seat checks since 2006
- Based in Seattle, Washington
Corrections and updates
Factual errors are corrected promptly and noted at the foot of the article. Minor edits (typos, clarity) are not logged. Anything that changes the meaning of safety guidance is logged with a date. Write to [email protected].