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Opvoedfeiten: op data gebaseerd, voor een relaxter ouderschap, van baby tot peuter
Emily Oster
4.08 AVERAGE
1.27k reviews for:
Opvoedfeiten: op data gebaseerd, voor een relaxter ouderschap, van baby tot peuter
Emily Oster
4.08 AVERAGE
The summary of most of this book is that it addresses a lot of studies that are inconclusive. Some people might find this frustrating, but I really appreciated that it gave me options and could help me as a parent in my decision-making process, as opposed to just telling me what to do. Through Emily, breaking down and discussing different studies on parenting topics, I was able to learn about different methods and decide on my own how I felt about them. I read “Expecting Better”, during my pregnancy, and it was the best resource I had. Anything else she comes out with, I will read!
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This seemed like a one-stop parenting book.
She goes through all the big topics from eating to sleeping and spanking. She analyzes the best available studies on the topics and provides a common sense reflection. Then she says what she did with her 2 kids. She compares with advice from prior eras like Dr. Spock and dispells rumors and myths in pop culture such as vaccines causing disorders.
Though an equisite and exacting book that poigniantly celebrates parenting, Oster's writing is at once relatable, forgiving and compassionate. It seems every one of the studies showed that parents who have the time, energy and money to take care of their kids generally do.
<<<<< Her advice >>>>>
"Cry it out"-- YES
day care-- yes, after 4 for socialization
Nanny--if you need to
Co-sleeping- NEVER
Screen time under 3- pointless
Screen time after 3- may be educational
Baby Einstein- no
Sesame Street- sure
Swaddles- yes
Spanking- no
Rigid daily routine- no
Sleep routine- yes
Reading to kids- YES
Breastfeeding = formula feeding
Keeping data on everything- not necessary
Comparing your kids to other kids- only causes anxiety
She goes through all the big topics from eating to sleeping and spanking. She analyzes the best available studies on the topics and provides a common sense reflection. Then she says what she did with her 2 kids. She compares with advice from prior eras like Dr. Spock and dispells rumors and myths in pop culture such as vaccines causing disorders.
Though an equisite and exacting book that poigniantly celebrates parenting, Oster's writing is at once relatable, forgiving and compassionate. It seems every one of the studies showed that parents who have the time, energy and money to take care of their kids generally do.
<<<<< Her advice >>>>>
"Cry it out"-- YES
day care-- yes, after 4 for socialization
Nanny--if you need to
Co-sleeping- NEVER
Screen time under 3- pointless
Screen time after 3- may be educational
Baby Einstein- no
Sesame Street- sure
Swaddles- yes
Spanking- no
Rigid daily routine- no
Sleep routine- yes
Reading to kids- YES
Breastfeeding = formula feeding
Keeping data on everything- not necessary
Comparing your kids to other kids- only causes anxiety
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I preferred Expecting Better because it seemed like she had more/better data. But I think that’s also some of the point. Raising kids is doing your best and hoping for the best. Some things we know, others you can try to get and understand data, but it still might not be relevant to YOUR child. Glad to have read it, I would be curious if she did another book related to older childhood.
A solid book about the journey from new born to toddler. I very much like the research and writing approach in terms of the mixture of personal anecdotes and quoted research findings. I definitely took something away from reading it (some additional background on baby lead weaning, sleep training methods and the science of breast feeding), but I don't think it's a real must read. Still: A good overview for people drawn to data ;-)
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Informative and helpful, tells you the information so that you can make your own choices.
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