Hey everyone! I've set up a site using the Gutentools Kids theme and ended up making some edits to the front page template to show the correct content on the URL. I've heard about child themes and how they can protect my site from being messed up during future updates. Is it too late for me to create a child theme now? If so, could someone provide detailed instructions on how to do this? Thanks!
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It sounds like you've been editing the theme through the Appearance -> Customize options, right? If that's the case, you're in luck! Those changes won't get wiped out during updates, so you're safe there. But if you modified any core theme files directly, then you definitely should create a child theme. Here's the gist: first, jot down all the changes you've made or back up the edited files. Then, you'll want to restore the original theme, make a new child theme, and redo your edits there. This guide here is pretty helpful: [How to Create a WordPress Child Theme](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-themes/how-to-create-a-wordpress-child-theme-video/). Good luck!
Got it, I only changed things in the Appearance section, so I should be fine. Thanks for clarifying!