Editorial Standards

MindBloom Daily publishes original wellness journalism for parents and family caregivers in the United States. The trust of our readers is the single most important asset we have. These standards describe the rules we hold ourselves to — for sourcing, accuracy, independence, and respectful treatment of sensitive topics.

Who writes for us

Today, MindBloom Daily is written and edited by its founding editor, Afsana Afrin, a parent writing for other parents. We do not currently employ staff clinicians, and we do not describe our writers as credentialed professionals unless a named person with verifiable credentials is actually on the byline. Outside contributors apply through our writer program, submit a writing sample and professional background, and are reviewed by the editor before anything is published. Any professional credential shown on a byline is verified before it appears.

Sourcing and citations

Health-adjacent claims are sourced to peer-reviewed research, federal health agencies, or major US clinical bodies — including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Psychological Association (APA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Harvard Health, the Mayo Clinic, and Cleveland Clinic. We link to primary sources whenever possible.

We do not invent statistics, fabricate study citations, or invent quotes. Where a claim is informed by evidence but not directly cited, we use qualifying language ("research suggests", "studies indicate") rather than stating it as established fact.

Fact-checking and review

Every article is fact-checked against its cited sources by the editor before publication, and re-checked when we update it. Articles that could affect a reader's health decisions carry a clear note that they are general information rather than medical advice, plus links to the underlying sources so readers can verify the claims themselves. If and when a licensed clinician reviews a piece, that reviewer is named with their credentials on the article — the absence of a named reviewer means no clinical review took place.

Editorial independence

Editorial decisions are made by the editorial team. They are independent of advertisers, sponsors, affiliate partners, and the people who pay for membership. Advertisers cannot review or influence articles before publication. We do not accept payment, free products, or trips in exchange for favorable coverage, and we decline gifts above a nominal value.

When an article is sponsored or contains affiliate links, that is disclosed at the top of the piece in language a reader cannot miss. See our advertising disclosure.

Use of AI

We use AI tools to help with copy editing, summarization, alt-text drafting, and translation. Every published article is read, fact-checked, and approved by a human editor. We do not auto-publish AI-generated articles. When AI is used to expand or rewrite an existing article, the author and editor named on the piece are responsible for accuracy.

Sensitive topics

Articles touching on suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, addiction, abuse, or other crisis topics follow widely accepted reporting guidelines (e.g. the Reporting on Suicide recommendations). These pieces include the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, name professional resources, and avoid graphic detail or "how-to" content.

Corrections and updates

We correct factual errors as soon as we learn about them, and we mark substantive corrections publicly. See our full corrections policy.

Diversity and respect

Families look different, and so do the readers we serve. We write inclusively for single parents, two-parent households, blended families, foster and adoptive parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, and chosen-family caregivers. We aim to commission from writers across race, gender, ability, region, and economic background.

Reader feedback

If you spot an error, an outdated link, or content that feels disrespectful or harmful, please email editors@mindbloomdaily.com with the article URL. We read every message and respond within two business days.