Editorial Policy
Little Roots is a parent-education resource focused on infant cranial development, nervous system adaptability, tongue function, and the patterns that affect feeding, sleep, and movement in the first year of life. This page describes how we write, review, and stand behind the content on this site.
Who writes the content
All content on Little Roots is written or directly supervised by Dr. Anthony Pellegrino, DC, DACCP, CSSPP, CSCPP, CBS, a pediatric chiropractor with advanced credentials in spinal and cranial pediatric care and infant breastfeeding support.
Any future contributor must hold a current clinical license and demonstrated training in pediatric or cranial care relevant to the topic they are writing about. Bylines and reviewer credits reflect this on every page.
How content is reviewed
Every page goes through a structured clinical review before publication.
- Clinical-claims registry. The site maintains a registry of every clinical topic the content covers. Each topic has a defined set of phrasings the page is allowed to use and a defined set of phrasings the page must never use. Pages are checked against this registry before they go live and held until they are in line if they drift.
- Last reviewed date. Every page displays the date it was last reviewed. Pages older than 12 months are flagged for re-review and either updated or marked as under review until they are.
- Evidence strength. Each clinical claim reflects its level of support in the published literature. When the supporting research is observational rather than controlled, the page uses language that reflects that distinction rather than overstating the evidence.
- Citations. Pages that make specific clinical claims include citations from peer-reviewed sources, professional society guidance, or both. Full citations with DOIs are included where available.
Source standards
Every claim on this site traces back to one of three source types:
- Peer-reviewed clinical literature
- Professional society guidance
- Clinical experience and the craniopathy clinical model
Content standards
Every piece of content on this site, regardless of how it was drafted, is held to the same standard before it goes live. It must be clinically accurate, clearly written at a level a parent can act on, free of vague or generic language, and traceable to a published source or clearly labeled clinical experience. Dr. Pellegrino reviews every page before publication. If a page does not meet that standard it does not go live.
AI-assisted content
Some content on this site is drafted with AI assistance. Every AI-assisted draft is reviewed, edited, and approved by Dr. Pellegrino before publication. AI is a writing tool here, not a clinical decision-maker. The clinical judgment, the claims, and the final sign-off are always his.
Corrections
If you find a factual error, an outdated claim, or content that conflicts with current professional guidance, we want to know. Email [email protected] or see the corrections page for how we handle updates. We respond within 7 business days.
Medical disclaimer
Content on Little Roots is educational. It is not medical advice and does not establish a clinician-patient relationship. Decisions about your baby's care should be made in conversation with your pediatrician, your chiropractor, and any specialists involved in their care.
If your baby is showing signs of a medical emergency, call your pediatrician the same day or go to an emergency room. Little Roots is not a substitute for clinical evaluation.
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