Emily Oster on Data-Driven Parenting

About this episode

Emily Oster discusses the importance of data-driven parenting in today's information-rich environment.

Emily Oster, CEO of ParentData, mom of two, economics professor, author of Expecting Better , Crib Sheet , and The Family Firm , joins The Mom Room this week to discuss how data-driven parenting is needed in today's online world full of flashy headlines and anxious parents. As an economist focused on social policy, Emily dives into research around TTC, pregnancy, and parenting, and interprets studies through a thoughtful, nuanced lens. She shares with Renee her findings about breastfeeding, jumpstarting labor, screen time, extracurricular activities, bed rest, and more. If you're a parent trying to keep up with the ever-changing information online and find themselves googling at 2am "what are the effects of ____ on my child?" - this episode is for you! FOLLOW EMILY @profemilyoster Parentdata.org THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Quince - Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to  Quince.com/MOMROOM  for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Wayfair - Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Little Spoon - Try Little Spoon Formula with their 2 can trial pack (Buy 1, Get 1 free - that’s $30…

People in this episode

Host: Renee Reina

Guest: Emily Oster

Topics covered

• data-driven parenting
• TTC
• pregnancy
• breastfeeding
• screen time
• extracurricular activities
• parenting research

Keywords

• data-driven parenting
• TTC
• pregnancy
• breastfeeding
• screen time
• parenting research
• extracurricular activities

Sponsors

Quince, Wayfair, Little Spoon, Time4Learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ParentData

Books & works: Expecting Better, Crib Sheet, The Family Firm

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