parent data
About us
FAQs
Contact us
Saved articles
Ask Petey
Log in Subscribe

11 results

Sort by order
  • Relevance
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Oldest to Newest
A mom working on the laptop with two children.

Updated on Mar. 20, 2026

6 minute read

Does Working From Home Lead to More Babies?

Emily Oster, PhD

Parents to be looking at their phones and discussing.

Updated on Feb. 24, 2026

9 minute read

How to Decide About Child Care

Emily Oster, PhD

A kid holding the legs of a parent

Updated on Feb. 21, 2026

4 minute read

How Do I Stop My Child's Tantrums Before Day Care?

Emily Oster, PhD

A father holding the hands of his son.

Updated on Nov. 17, 2025

4 minute read

How Much Does Having an Absent Parent Affect Children?

Karey O’Hara

A baby holding a parent's finger.

Updated on Nov. 13, 2025

8 minute read

The State of Parental Leave

Emily Oster, PhD

Twins standing outdoors.

Updated on Nov. 12, 2025

2 minute read

Do Children Behave Differently for Caregivers Than Parents?

Emily Oster, PhD

A care taker with children in a daycare.
In the news

Updated on Oct. 23, 2025

9 minute read

Child Care Is Expensive and Hard to Find. Here’s How We Fix It.

Emily Oster, PhD

An infant at a daycare smiles while playing with other babies and toys.

Updated on Sep. 11, 2025

11 minute read

How Does Day Care Impact Children?

Emily Oster, PhD

A baby cries on their parent's shoulder during daycare drop-off.

Updated on Sep. 3, 2025

4 minute read

What Should I Do About Unbearable Day Care Drop-Offs?

Emily Oster, PhD

Caregiver with baby

Updated on Jul. 2, 2025

3 minute read

Does Having a Nanny Hurt the Parent-Child Bond?

Emily Oster, PhD

Four children smiling and jumping with hands raised into the air.

Updated on Apr. 13, 2025

8 minute read

What Does Matter for Childhood Outcomes?

Emily Oster, PhD