Sophie

This is something I constantly battle with internally. In the end, I remind myself that we can only control so much. I try to find a middle ground, control what is possible, and also use Emily’s advice to evaluate the credibility of studies as best as I can before freaking out (see her article on “Why I Look at Data Differently” – link at bottom). Plastic is everywhere. I can’t completely eliminate it from my children’s lives. But, for example, I try not to microwave or freeze food in plastic in my own house. I can’t control what happens when I eat at a restaurant or when we go to other peoples homes (cough, cough – my MIL’s house). And I also try not to think too hard about it, because it’s a never ending spiral. Data is great, it gives us clarity. Bad data isn’t great – my personal goal is to continue judging what I read, instead of taking it at face value.

Why I Look at Data Differently

Hiiiii Gretchen!! <3

Hey there!👋🏻 I’m Sophie, Emily’s Chief of Staff here at ParentData. I have two sons, a toddler and a newborn, and one poorly trained yellow lab. It’s fair to say we are in the thick of it right now, and I am personally inspired every day by our mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. Thank you for being here and joining our village!