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Editorial policy

Last updated: August 24, 2026

This policy explains what readers can expect from our stories and parent resources, and how the team remains accountable for accuracy.

Children and families come first

We choose topics that help families read, talk, and do something together. Content should be clear, age-aware, and useful—not published merely to increase the number of pages on the site.

Provenance and sources

Each story identifies whether it is original, adapted from the public domain, or used under a license. Developmental claims in articles will cite reliable primary sources and distinguish evidence from the team's suggestions.

Use of AI

AI may assist with draft translations and illustrations, but the team directs, selects, edits, and reviews the work before publication. We do not use AI to invent testimonials, qualifications, sources, or real-world experiences.

Translation and language review

Thai and English are editorial source editions. Eleven additional languages are AI-assisted drafts that passed structural checks but are not editorially approved until a native-language reviewer signs off.

Independence and advertising

Support or advertising revenue does not determine editorial conclusions. Sponsored material will be labeled clearly, and advertising will not be inserted between pages of a storybook.

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