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Parenting

Cribsheet

Emily Oster

7 min read 4 key ideasPremium

Most parenting advice overstates its evidence. Oster reads the studies so you can make decisions that fit your family without guilt.

An economist reviews the actual evidence behind early-parenting decisions — breastfeeding, sleep training, vaccines, screen time, potty training — separating what data supports from what is cultural pressure.

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