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There are a multitude of books out there all full of advice on how to raise a child. This is not another one of those books. As an economist, Emily Oster is an expert at going through the data, all of it, and discerning what data is good and what is rubbish. In Crib Sheet, she does just that. All of the advise given us by the well meaning people in our lives— is it actually true? Oster gets to the bottom of common myths surrounding parenthood and finds the truth. Is breastfeeding your child really better than using formula? Can children really learn from being plopped in front of a Baby Einstein video? Will letting your child cry themself to sleep scar them for life?
She also recognizes that parents have to do what is best for their specific family and that is going to differ between households. She condemns the Facebook “Mommy Wars” that lead to accusations of “bad parent” for anyone who doesn’t do things the “right” way.
I’m a data junkie, but I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is considering parenthood or currently in the throes of it. It really helped clear up some misconceptions I had.
She also recognizes that parents have to do what is best for their specific family and that is going to differ between households. She condemns the Facebook “Mommy Wars” that lead to accusations of “bad parent” for anyone who doesn’t do things the “right” way.
I’m a data junkie, but I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is considering parenthood or currently in the throes of it. It really helped clear up some misconceptions I had.