Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool Smarter Parenting Decisions Backed by Data, Not Pressure or Panic

In Cribsheet, economist Emily Oster challenges the overwhelming and often conflicting advice given to new parents by replacing anxiety-driven guidance with evidence-based decision making. Following the success of her previous book Expecting Better, Oster applies a data-driven approach to the early years of parenting, from birth through preschool.

The central idea of the book is that “most parenting decisions are not about strict rules, but about understanding trade-offs and choosing what works best for your family