ParentData with Emily Oster

Serial entrepreneur Myleik explores buttholes, pinworms, and when, as a parent, there's nowhere to go but up.Subscribe to ParentData.org for free access to new articles every week on data-driven pregnancy and parenting.

Shalinee Sharma, the passionate founder of the online math platform Zearn, believes every child can succeed in math. She discusses her new book, 'Math Mind,' emphasizing innovative teaching approaches that foster creativity in learning. Sharma highlights the importance of nurturing a love for math, encouraging positive mindsets, and making math relatable through real-life applications. She shares tips for parents to support their children and stresses the need for schools to adopt practices that enhance math comprehension and fluency.

Actress and singer Mandy Moore discusses her son's croup illness with Emily Oster, exploring the link between croup and childhood asthma. They also share tips on transitioning from crib to toddler bed and the emotional journey of letting go of baby items.

Doctor, an expert in weight-loss drugs, discusses the data and science behind medications like Ozempic for weight loss. Topics include prescribing considerations, patient suitability, side effects, dosage adjustments, vision loss association, and medication effects on fertility and breastfeeding.

Ezra Klein questions the reliability of parenting advice online, emphasizing the lack of evidence-based suggestions and the prevalence of conflicting anecdotes. The discussion touches on the frustrations of parents seeking empirical evidence, the evolution of parenting advice, and the importance of embracing individuality in parenting.

Discover the nostalgic charm of summer camp experiences and how they shape kids' resilience and social skills. Delve into the importance of tech-free time for kids, the value of homesickness, and the benefits of unsupervised play. Hear about camp policies on screen phone use and the transformative impact of disconnecting from technology for personal growth and independence.

The Toast’s Jackie Oshry asks about babies and honey, the efficacy of Baby Mozart, and what you can’t put down the garbage disposal.Subscribe to ParentData.org for free access to new articles every week on data-driven pregnancy and parenting.

Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, discusses the challenges boys face in school, male executive function, gender disparities in education, standardized testing differences, and the importance of true gender equality for everyone to thrive.

CNN anchor Abby Philip asks how to keep her kid in bed all night.Subscribe to ParentData.org for free access to new articles every week on data-driven pregnancy and parenting.

Exploring the debate between phonics and whole language reading approaches, the podcast discusses the importance of science-based reading curricula in schools. Guest Emily Hanford sheds light on effective reading instruction, highlighting the need for phonics foundation and proper assessments. The chapter emphasizes the role of parents in evaluating their children's learning and the impact of state legislation on literacy education.