About Out of Usual and our editorial standards
Out of Usual is an independent publication that helps parents raise kind, curious, capable children through play. This page explains how we work, so you can decide how much to trust what you read here.
Who is behind the articles
Articles are published under the name Out of Usual Editorial. We do not present ourselves as doctors, psychologists or child-development experts. We summarise published research and guidance from recognised organisations, and we say where each idea comes from.
How an article is made
- We start from published sources: research papers and guidance from bodies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the NHS, the World Health Organization and university research centres.
- A first draft is written with the help of AI tools.
- A human editor reads the draft, corrects it and approves it. Nothing is published without that approval.
- Every article ends with its sources, so you can check them yourself.
What counts as a source
We rely on peer-reviewed studies, official health guidance and university research centres. Some articles also cite well-known books; these are listed without a link.
Updates and corrections
When we find a mistake, or when official guidance changes, we update the article and show the date it was last updated.
Not medical advice
Our articles are general information, not medical advice. If you are worried about your child’s health or development, please talk to a doctor.
Languages
Articles are written in English and are also available in French, German, Italian and Spanish.