After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings Special Guest Emily Oster: How to Cut Through Parent Guilt and Get Down to What Actually Matters
Jan 17, 2024
Emily Oster, a Professor of Economics and parenting expert, advises on navigating parenting guilt and making informed decisions based on data. Topics include setting children up for success, screen time limits, effective discipline, and the impact of summer birthdays on kindergarten readiness.
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Data-Driven Parenting
- Analyze data to make informed parenting decisions.
- Cut through fear-mongering and prioritize what truly matters for your child's well-being.
Cycle of Fear
- Fear-inducing headlines in parenting media exploit parental anxieties.
- These anxieties drive clicks and engagement, creating a cycle of fear.
Parental Anxieties Decrease with Experience
- Kristen called 911 when her first child touched a marker to her lips.
- With her third, she reacted calmly when the child ingested something questionable.