Revisit - Emily Oster on the Real Data Parents Need

This is a revisit of an earlier episode. You’re a good parent if you drink coffee while pregnant. You’re a good parent if you don’t breastfeed. You’re a good parent if you drag your kid to soccer practice… and then let them quit the team mid-season. Dr. Becky and economist Emily Oster break down the data (or lack thereof) behind popular parenting advice, redefining what it means to be a “good parent.”<br /><br />Our podcast feed has gotten a little unruly, so in an effort to curate it for you, we are picking a few of our must-listen episodes from the back catalog for you to enjoy. We will continue to rotate these episodes as the season unfolds. As always, for more parenting scripts, resources, and full access to the entire podcast catalog visit goodinside.com<br /><br />Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3QOOPLu<br />Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside<br />Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter<br />Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.<br />For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast<br /><br />Today’s episode is brought to you by SEED: <br />When kids are in a picky eating stage, one of the things that goes out the window is fiber - which is really important for regular bowel movements and the gut microbiome. 95% of children and adults in the U.S. don’t reach their daily recommended fiber intake. And it can be especially tricky to get enough fiber into the diets of picky eaters. With one serving of Seed’s PDS-08, your child is getting a third of their recommended daily fiber intake. You can just pour the pre-portioned sachets of naturally sweet powder into yogurt, a smoothie, milk — or whatever works for your family. Everyone wins: you don’t feel as stressed and your child gets all the benefits of a healthy gut — and, to be honest, more regular, easier poops! Use code GOODINSIDE for 20% off your first month of Seed's PDS-08 Daily Synbiotic + Free Shipping.