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

Analyze one parenting decision or area of controversy discussed in Cribsheet. How does Oster use data and research to challenge conventional wisdom? How does the text balance research-driven recommendations with consideration for individual circumstances?

Oster’s thesis throughout Cribsheet is that having access to clear data can alleviate parental anxiety. Are there cases where the opposite occurs? How does Oster acknowledge the potential for data to increase anxiety and confusion rather than mitigate these feelings?

Analyze Oster’s examination of the societal pressure on mothers to breastfeed. How does she navigate the cultural expectations and emphasize individual choice based on data?