by Emily Oster
First published 2019
New parents are bombarded with conflicting advice. Economist Emily Oster cuts through the noise, using data to debunk myths around breastfeeding, sleep training, discipline, and more. With a clear-eyed look at the tradeoffs, Oster empowers parents to make informed decisions and stay sane in the years before preschool.
Genres: adult, non-fiction, parenting, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: informed-decision-making, myth-busting
352 pages · Hardcover · Penguin Press