Debunking the Biggest Parenting Myths with Emily Oster

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Chris Hutchins

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🗓️ 10 July 2024

⏱️ 53 minutes

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#183: Economist Emily Oster uses data to challenge and debunk common parenting beliefs and shares data-driven strategies for parents to make more informed and confident decisions. We also cover data on polarizing topics like sleep training, breastfeeding, private vs. public school education, and more. Emily Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University and a NYT best-selling author of four books—Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected. She's also a the founder of ParentData, a data-driven guide to pregnancy, parenting and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/debunking-parenting-myths Partner Deals Indochino: 10% off my favorite bespoke suits and shirts (with code ALLTHEHACKS) Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off AG1: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Emily Oster: ParentData | Instagram Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications Is There a Best Method for Sleep Training? 5 Pregnancy Myths A Different Way to Look at Screen Time Cochrane Reviews 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:44) The Shocking Amount of Misleading Data Around Parenting (04:17) Ways to Incorporate Data in Decision Making (10:05) Why There’s So Much Pressure to Be “Perfect” Parents (11:57) The Good Enough Approach vs. The Perfect Approach (14:57) How Important Is It for Parents to Prioritize Themselves? (19:47) The Most Shocking Myths and Misconceptions (22:52) The Reason for an Abundance of Caution Around Pregnancies (26:12) The Polarizing Data Around Sleep Training (30:17) How to Approach Data and Reliable Sources (32:08) The Role of Cultural Norms and Traditions in Parenting Advice (36:33) How to Navigate Pushback on Advice (37:29) Making Complicated or Difficult Decisions (40:50) The Impact of Primary Education: Private vs. Public (44:19) Why It’s Important to Build Resilience in Older Kids (46:32) Managing Screen Time and Technology (49:48) One Key Takeaway for Anyone Who Wants to Be a Parent (51:25) Where to Find Emily Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: X | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.

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0:00.0	In life, we are constantly pressured to make the right decision and that pressure feels even higher for parents.
0:08.5	We're told what to do and what not to do, but it turns out that so much of that guidance isn't even based on real data.
0:16.1	So today, with the help of renowned economist turned parenting expert Emily Oster, we're going
0:21.7	to challenge that conventional parenting wisdom and see what the research really says.
0:26.0	If you're new here, I'm Chris Hutchins, and this is all the hacks, a show about upgrading your life, money, and travel.
0:32.0	Let's get into it right after this.
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