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I hear from many of you that the information on ParentData makes you feel seen. Wherever you are on your journey, it’s always helpful to know you’re not alone.
Drop an emoji in the comments that best describes your pregnancy or parenting searches lately… 💤🚽🍻🎒💩
I hear from many of you that the information on ParentData makes you feel seen. Wherever you are on your journey, it’s always helpful to know you’re not alone.
Drop an emoji in the comments that best describes your pregnancy or parenting searches lately… 💤🚽🍻🎒💩
🌟 You’re invited! Save the date for Office Hours with Emily Oster 🌟 On July 31 at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT, we will tackle your toughest parenting challenges and talk through how you can take steps to improve your family’s everyday functioning. Hope to see you there!
Note: Office Hours are only open to paid subscribers. If you’re thinking about upgrading your subscription, comment “Link” for more information about our monthly virtual events.
🌟 You’re invited! Save the date for Office Hours with Emily Oster 🌟 On July 31 at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT, we will tackle your toughest parenting challenges and talk through how you can take steps to improve your family’s everyday functioning. Hope to see you there!
Note: Office Hours are only open to paid subscribers. If you’re thinking about upgrading your subscription, comment “Link” for more information about our monthly virtual events.
Milestones. We celebrate them in pregnancy, in parenting, and they’re a fun thing to celebrate at work too. Just a couple years ago I couldn’t have foreseen what this community would grow into. Today, there are over 400,000 of you here—asking questions, making others feel seen wherever they may be in their journey, and sharing information that supports data > panic.
It has been a busy summer for the team at ParentData. I’d love to take a moment here to celebrate the 400k milestone. As I’ve said before, it’s more important than ever to put good data in the hands of parents.
Share this post with a friend who could use a little more data, and a little less parenting overwhelm.
📷 Me and my oldest, collaborating on “Expecting Better”
Milestones. We celebrate them in pregnancy, in parenting, and they’re a fun thing to celebrate at work too. Just a couple years ago I couldn’t have foreseen what this community would grow into. Today, there are over 400,000 of you here—asking questions, making others feel seen wherever they may be in their journey, and sharing information that supports data > panic.
It has been a busy summer for the team at ParentData. I’d love to take a moment here to celebrate the 400k milestone. As I’ve said before, it’s more important than ever to put good data in the hands of parents.
Share this post with a friend who could use a little more data, and a little less parenting overwhelm.
📷 Me and my oldest, collaborating on “Expecting Better”
I spend a lot of time talking people down after they read the latest panic headline. In most cases, these articles create an unnecessary amount of stress around pregnancy and parenting. This is my pro tip for understanding whether the risk presented is something you should really be worrying about.
Comment “link” for an article with other tools to help you navigate risk and uncertainty.
#emilyoster #parentdata #riskmanagement #parentstruggles #parentingstruggles
I spend a lot of time talking people down after they read the latest panic headline. In most cases, these articles create an unnecessary amount of stress around pregnancy and parenting. This is my pro tip for understanding whether the risk presented is something you should really be worrying about.
Comment “link” for an article with other tools to help you navigate risk and uncertainty.
#emilyoster #parentdata #riskmanagement #parentstruggles #parentingstruggles
Here’s why I think you don’t have to throw away your baby bottles.
Should phones be allowed in schools? I’ve had many conversations about phones with experts, some of whom like them better than others. But I have yet to find an expert who thinks phones should be allowed in schools, and especially not in classrooms.
Comment “Link” for an article on the data surrounding kids and smartphones. I cover this question and three others to give you a more complete picture of the discussion.
#parentdata #emilyoster #screentime #teenmentalhealth #screentimelimits
Should phones be allowed in schools? I’ve had many conversations about phones with experts, some of whom like them better than others. But I have yet to find an expert who thinks phones should be allowed in schools, and especially not in classrooms.
Comment “Link” for an article on the data surrounding kids and smartphones. I cover this question and three others to give you a more complete picture of the discussion.
#parentdata #emilyoster #screentime #teenmentalhealth #screentimelimits
Drop your toddlers favorite thing right now in the comments—then grab some popcorn.
Original thread source: Reddit @croc_docs
Drop your toddlers favorite thing right now in the comments—then grab some popcorn.
Original thread source: Reddit @croc_docs
There are certain times during our reproductive lives when we are more likely to experience headaches — during puberty, early pregnancy, postpartum, and the perimenopausal transition. Comment “Link” to learn about what keeping a headache journal taught Dr. Gillian Goddard about her headache patterns.
#hotflash #parentdata #migraines #hormonalimbalance #migraineawareness #womenshormones
There are certain times during our reproductive lives when we are more likely to experience headaches — during puberty, early pregnancy, postpartum, and the perimenopausal transition. Comment “Link” to learn about what keeping a headache journal taught Dr. Gillian Goddard about her headache patterns.
#hotflash #parentdata #migraines #hormonalimbalance #migraineawareness #womenshormones
Just keep wiping.
📣 You asked, we answered 📣
We are launching new subscriptions that let you personalize your ParentData experience! For the first time, you’ll be able to select the newsletters you want to get in your inbox, whether that’s breaking down the latest headlines; reading data-driven insights on pregnancy, babies and toddlers, or big kids; or navigating hormonal health in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
These new options are completely flexible — subscribe to all of the newsletters if you want, or pick the ones that fit you and your family best. We want to let you choose exactly what you need from us, when you need it.
Comment “Link” for the official announcement breaking down all the new subscriptions and what’s included!
#parentdata #emilyoster #parentingtips #parentingadvice #pregnancytips #newsletters
📣 You asked, we answered 📣
We are launching new subscriptions that let you personalize your ParentData experience! For the first time, you’ll be able to select the newsletters you want to get in your inbox, whether that’s breaking down the latest headlines; reading data-driven insights on pregnancy, babies and toddlers, or big kids; or navigating hormonal health in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
These new options are completely flexible — subscribe to all of the newsletters if you want, or pick the ones that fit you and your family best. We want to let you choose exactly what you need from us, when you need it.
Comment “Link” for the official announcement breaking down all the new subscriptions and what’s included!
#parentdata #emilyoster #parentingtips #parentingadvice #pregnancytips #newsletters
Dr. Gillian Goddard sums up what she learned from the Hot Flash S e x Survey! Here are some key data takeaways:
🌶️ Among respondents, the most common s e x u a l frequency was 1 to 2 times per month, followed closely by 1 to 2 times per week
🌶️ 37% have found their sweet spot and are happy with the frequency of s e x they are having
🌶️ About 64% of respondents were very or somewhat satisfied with the quality of the s e x they are having
Do any of these findings surprise you? Let us know in the comments!
#hotflash #intimacy #midlifepleasure #parentdata #relationships
Dr. Gillian Goddard sums up what she learned from the Hot Flash S e x Survey! Here are some key data takeaways:
🌶️ Among respondents, the most common s e x u a l frequency was 1 to 2 times per month, followed closely by 1 to 2 times per week
🌶️ 37% have found their sweet spot and are happy with the frequency of s e x they are having
🌶️ About 64% of respondents were very or somewhat satisfied with the quality of the s e x they are having
Do any of these findings surprise you? Let us know in the comments!
#hotflash #intimacy #midlifepleasure #parentdata #relationships
Should your kid be in a car seat on the plane? The AAP recommends that you put kids under 40 pounds into a car seat on airplanes. However, airlines don’t require car seats.
Here’s what we know from a data standpoint:
✈️ The risk of injury to a child on a plane without a carseat is very small (about 1 in 250,000)
✈️ A JAMA Pediatrics paper estimates about 0.4 child air crash deaths per year might be prevented in the U.S. with car seats
✈️ Cars are far more dangerous than airplanes! The same JAMA paper suggests that if 5% to 10% of families switched to driving, then we would expect more total deaths as a result of this policy.
If you want to buy a seat for your lap infant, or bring a car seat for an older child, by all means do so! But the additional protection based on the numbers is extremely small.
#parentdata #emilyoster #flyingwithkids #flyingwithbaby #carseats #carseatsafety
Should your kid be in a car seat on the plane? The AAP recommends that you put kids under 40 pounds into a car seat on airplanes. However, airlines don’t require car seats.
Here’s what we know from a data standpoint:
✈️ The risk of injury to a child on a plane without a carseat is very small (about 1 in 250,000)
✈️ A JAMA Pediatrics paper estimates about 0.4 child air crash deaths per year might be prevented in the U.S. with car seats
✈️ Cars are far more dangerous than airplanes! The same JAMA paper suggests that if 5% to 10% of families switched to driving, then we would expect more total deaths as a result of this policy.
If you want to buy a seat for your lap infant, or bring a car seat for an older child, by all means do so! But the additional protection based on the numbers is extremely small.
#parentdata #emilyoster #flyingwithkids #flyingwithbaby #carseats #carseatsafety
Could a midwife be a good choice for you? Comment “Link” for today’s article breaking down some of the data and common myths around OBGYN vs. midwifery care.
Could a midwife be a good choice for you? Comment “Link” for today’s article breaking down some of the data and common myths around OBGYN vs. midwifery care.
SLEEP DATA 💤 PART 2: Let’s talk about naps. Comment “Link” for an article on what we learned about daytime sleep!
The first three months of life are a chaotic combination of irregular napping, many naps, and a few brave or lucky souls who appear to have already arrived at a two-to-three nap schedule. Over the next few months, the naps consolidate to three and then to two. By the 10-to-12-month period, a very large share of kids are napping a consistent two naps per day. Over the period between 12 and 18 months, this shifts toward one nap. And then sometime in the range of 3 to 5 years, naps are dropped. What I think is perhaps most useful about this graph is it gives a lot of color to the average napping ages that we often hear.
Note: Survey data came from the ParentData audience and users of the Nanit sleep monitor system. Both audiences skew higher-education and higher-income than the average, and mostly have younger children. The final sample is 14,919 children. For more insights on our respondents, read the full article.
SLEEP DATA 💤 PART 2: Let’s talk about naps. Comment “Link” for an article on what we learned about daytime sleep!
The first three months of life are a chaotic combination of irregular napping, many naps, and a few brave or lucky souls who appear to have already arrived at a two-to-three nap schedule. Over the next few months, the naps consolidate to three and then to two. By the 10-to-12-month period, a very large share of kids are napping a consistent two naps per day. Over the period between 12 and 18 months, this shifts toward one nap. And then sometime in the range of 3 to 5 years, naps are dropped. What I think is perhaps most useful about this graph is it gives a lot of color to the average napping ages that we often hear.
Note: Survey data came from the ParentData audience and users of the Nanit sleep monitor system. Both audiences skew higher-education and higher-income than the average, and mostly have younger children. The final sample is 14,919 children. For more insights on our respondents, read the full article.
Happy Father’s Day to the Fathers and Father figures in our ParentData community!
Tag a Dad who this holiday may be tricky for. We’re sending you love. 💛
Happy Father’s Day to the Fathers and Father figures in our ParentData community!
Tag a Dad who this holiday may be tricky for. We’re sending you love. 💛
“Whilst googling things like ‘new dad sad’ and ‘why am I crying new dad,’ I came across an article written by a doctor who had trouble connecting with his second child. I read the symptoms and felt an odd sense of relief.” Today we’re bringing back an essay by Kevin Maguire of @newfatherhood about his experience with paternal postpartum depression. We need to demystify these issues in order to change things for the better. Comment “Link” for a DM to read his full essay.
#parentdata #postpartum #postpartumdepression #paternalmentalhealth #newparents #emilyoster
“Whilst googling things like ‘new dad sad’ and ‘why am I crying new dad,’ I came across an article written by a doctor who had trouble connecting with his second child. I read the symptoms and felt an odd sense of relief.” Today we’re bringing back an essay by Kevin Maguire of @newfatherhood about his experience with paternal postpartum depression. We need to demystify these issues in order to change things for the better. Comment “Link” for a DM to read his full essay.
#parentdata #postpartum #postpartumdepression #paternalmentalhealth #newparents #emilyoster
What does the data say about children who look more like one parent? Do they also inherit more character traits and mannerisms from that parent? Let’s talk about it 🔎
#emilyoster #parentdata #parentingcommunity #lookslikedaddy #lookslikemommy
What does the data say about children who look more like one parent? Do they also inherit more character traits and mannerisms from that parent? Let’s talk about it 🔎
#emilyoster #parentdata #parentingcommunity #lookslikedaddy #lookslikemommy
SLEEP DATA 💤 We asked you all about your kids’ sleep—and got nearly 15,000 survey responses to better understand kids’ sleep patterns. Comment “Link” for an article that breaks down our findings!
This graph shows sleeping location by age. You’ll notice that for the first three months, most kids are in their own sleeping location in a parent’s room. Then, over the first year, this switches toward their own room. As kids age, sharing a room with a sibling becomes more common.
Head to the newsletter for more and stay tuned for part two next week on naps! 🌙
#parentdata #emilyoster #childsleep #babysleep #parentingcommunity
SLEEP DATA 💤 We asked you all about your kids’ sleep—and got nearly 15,000 survey responses to better understand kids’ sleep patterns. Comment “Link” for an article that breaks down our findings!
This graph shows sleeping location by age. You’ll notice that for the first three months, most kids are in their own sleeping location in a parent’s room. Then, over the first year, this switches toward their own room. As kids age, sharing a room with a sibling becomes more common.
Head to the newsletter for more and stay tuned for part two next week on naps! 🌙
#parentdata #emilyoster #childsleep #babysleep #parentingcommunity
Weekends are good for extra cups of ☕️ and listening to podcasts. I asked our team how they pod—most people said on walks or during chores. What about you?
Comment “Link” to subscribe to ParentData with Emily Oster, joined by some excellent guests.
#parentdata #parentdatapodcast #parentingpodcast #parentingtips #emilyoster
Weekends are good for extra cups of ☕️ and listening to podcasts. I asked our team how they pod—most people said on walks or during chores. What about you?
Comment “Link” to subscribe to ParentData with Emily Oster, joined by some excellent guests.
#parentdata #parentdatapodcast #parentingpodcast #parentingtips #emilyoster
Medical vocabulary matters! Dr. Gillian Goddard tells us why in a new installment of Hot Flash. Comment “Link” for an article on why the right words are so important for patients and providers.
Specificity in medical language is always helpful, especially during the post-reproductive years. Using the right terms helps us communicate better, understand what’s normal, and feel validated. Language is powerful! 🩺🔥
#parentdata #hotflash #medicalterminology #perimenopause #languagematters
Medical vocabulary matters! Dr. Gillian Goddard tells us why in a new installment of Hot Flash. Comment “Link” for an article on why the right words are so important for patients and providers.
Specificity in medical language is always helpful, especially during the post-reproductive years. Using the right terms helps us communicate better, understand what’s normal, and feel validated. Language is powerful! 🩺🔥
#parentdata #hotflash #medicalterminology #perimenopause #languagematters