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

by Emily Oster

An economist applies her analytical skills to parenting decisions from birth to preschool, cutting through conflicting advice with data-driven insights. Oster examines the evidence behind common parenting controversies—sleep training, breastfeeding, screen time—empowering parents to make informed choices without guilt. A refreshingly rational approach to the overwhelming world of early childhood.

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