Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2019-05-02
Books mentioned on 376. The Data-Driven Guide to Sane Parenting
Humans have been having kids forever, so why are modern parents so bewildered? The economist Emily Oster marshals the evidence on the most contentious topics — breastfeeding and sleep training, vaccines and screen time — and tells her fellow parents to calm the heck down.
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Expecting better
“The first, published a few years ago, is called Expecting Better, Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong and What You Really Need to Know.”
Plugged Cribsheet
“The new book is called Crib Sheet, A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting from Birth to Preschool.”
Plugged Cribsheet
“Her new book is called Crib Sheet.”