THINGS YOU WEREN’T TOLD · OUR APPROACH

Evidence-informed guidance, with clear limits.

Things You Weren’t Told (TYWT) offers evidence-informed, source-linked parenting guidance as general information for parents and caregivers, from birth through age 18.

TYWT looks for relevant sources and links to them. Where a source’s country is known, that context is identified alongside the link. If the guide cannot find enough evidence, it says so rather than guessing.

HOW THE GUIDE WORKS

Source-aware, and honest about uncertainty.

  1. Look for relevant sources

    The guide finder considers the age and question shared and looks for sources related to them.

  2. Link ideas to their sources

    Guidance includes links so parents and caregivers can see where the information came from.

  3. Say when evidence is not enough

    If TYWT cannot find enough evidence to support a response, it says so instead of guessing.

GENERAL INFORMATION · NOT INDIVIDUALIZED CARE

Some questions need a qualified clinician.

Things You Weren’t Told (TYWT) offers general parenting information. It cannot diagnose or replace individualized advice from a qualified professional.

  • It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
  • It cannot diagnose a child.
  • It cannot assess your child in place of a qualified clinician.

For a concern about your child, speak with a qualified clinician who can assess your child and consider their circumstances.

A PLACE TO START

Bring a question to the guide finder.

Explore general, source-linked parenting information for your child’s age.

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