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A teddy bear sits in a blue highchair eating oatmeal and an apple.

Jan. 6, 2023

3 minute read

Is My Toddler Overeating?

Emily Oster, PhD

Gold balloons spell out "It's a girl" on a pink background.

Jan. 6, 2023

2 minute read

How Can I Conceive a Girl?

Emily Oster, PhD

A baby holding their breath with puffed-out cheeks and lips.

Jan. 6, 2023

2 minute read

Why Is My Baby Holding Her Breath?

Emily Oster, PhD

A sleeping mother with her hand on her baby's stomach as he lays next to her in his bassinet.

Updated on Mar. 17, 2025

7 minute read

Is There a Best Method for Sleep Training?

Emily Oster, PhD

A pyramid of plain wooden block and one red one on a blue background.

Dec. 23, 2022

4 minute read

Should I Avoid Sending My Kid to Day Care During the Tripledemic?

Emily Oster, PhD

A pile of chocolate bars and nuts on a white background.

Updated on Feb. 5, 2025

3 minute read

Should I Worry About Exposure to Lead in Chocolate While Pregnant?

Emily Oster, PhD

Slightly melting ice cubes scattered across a bright blue background.

Dec. 23, 2022

2 minute read

Is It Safe to Take Cold Showers and Plunges While TTC?

Emily Oster, PhD

A blue and white digital thermometer sits on a pink background.

Dec. 23, 2022

2 minute read

How Accurate Is My Thermometer?

Emily Oster, PhD

A stash of filled breast milk freezer bags is seen with a hand on either side of the bag.

Updated on Apr. 14, 2025

12 minute read

How to Store Breast Milk

Emily Oster, PhD

Reusable coffee cups with purple silicone lids and sleeves on a yellow background.

Dec. 16, 2022

3 minute read

When Should I Let My Kids Drink Coffee?

Emily Oster, PhD

A parent looking at the phone with two kids

Updated on Feb. 5, 2025

4 minute read

Is It Bad for Parents to Use Phones Around Their Kids?

Emily Oster, PhD

A person stands against a yellow wall and holds their breath while smiling.

Dec. 16, 2022

2 minute read

Is It Bad to Hold Your Breath During Pregnancy?

Emily Oster, PhD

An array of different pills on a blue background.

Updated on Dec. 12, 2024

3 minute read

Should I Take Antibiotics for Group B Strep During Pregnancy?

Emily Oster, PhD

Four toothbrushes laid around a paper tooth on a pink background.

Updated on Feb. 5, 2025

7 minute read

When Should You Brush Your Teeth?

Emily Oster, PhD

A calendar with colorful pens beside it.

Updated on Dec. 19, 2024

2 minute read

Should I Maintain My Kid’s Schedule over the Holidays?

Emily Oster, PhD

Old person smoking in the living room

Updated on Apr. 9, 2025

2 minute read

How Do I Handle Visitors Who Smoke in the House?

Emily Oster, PhD