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Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Emily Oster

Cribsheet

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Cribsheet by Emily Oster is a 2019 parenting guide that offers research-backed insights into various parenting decisions, challenging conventional wisdom on topics like breastfeeding, sleep training, and vaccinations, empowering parents with data-driven advice from infancy through toddlerhood, while also addressing relationship dynamics and the decision to have more children.

Informative

Hopeful

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Emily Oster's Cribsheet is lauded for its data-driven approach to parenting, offering clarity amidst conflicting advice. Readers appreciate her accessible, evidence-based guidance. However, some criticize it for oversimplifying complex issues. Overall, it's a valuable resource for parents seeking informed choices, though it may not delve deeply into every nuance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cribsheet?

Cribsheet by Emily Oster appeals to data-driven parents seeking evidence-based insights on child-rearing. Ideal for those who enjoyed Expecting Better by Emily Oster or The Science of Mom by Alice Callahan, it combines thorough research with a practical approach, making it perfect for parents who value science-informed decisions.

Character List

Emily Oster

A professor of Economics at Brown University, specializing in health economics and statistical methods, who uses her expertise to provide evidence-based insights to help parents make informed decisions about early childhood through a statistical lens.

Oster's 2013 book that critically examines conventional pregnancy advice and promotes an evidence-based approach to decision-making during pregnancy, laying the groundwork for insights shared with parents.

Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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