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Thought that y’all might be interested that ParentData - Emily Oster’s platform - is hiring a writer. “We are looking for a new writer to join us under the ParentData umbrella, writing in a related space (think: infertility, relationships, menopause, teenagers, handling your 20s, etc.…). We...

Important disclaimer: we won’t turn FF before 2-2.5 (will do everything to make it to 2.5) no matter what. My son is currently 22 months. We travel by car pretty regularly. Our parents live 2 and 4 hours away, we do a lot in the city an hour away, and we vacation at a cabin 6 hours away several...

Looking for research please! My in laws are driving me up a wall. My baby is exclusively breastfed, I pump when I’m at work and nurse on demand when I’m home. When I’m at work (out of the house for 9 hours/ day) baby consumes a 4oz bottle every 2-3.5 hours and averages about 12oz total when I’m...

One way to compare the effects of income vs. daycare on children’s behavior is to look at the effect sizes of both inputs. The effect size is how much of an effect the specific input variable has on the output variable. It is a little tricky to do this though because you need to look at...

For behavioral discipline, we use ‘time-in’s’ with our nearly 4 y/o. This looks like going to a book nook corner, calming down, being mindful, and discussing whatever had just happened. At daycare, they do time outs. I feel like lately, when I say we are going to do a time-in, he gets nearly...

I'd like to decide what to prioritize in a recent home purchase, accounting for monetary cost (assuming we're not wealthy) and value to health for us and our children. One member of the household has mild asthma. Hardwood floors: we're refinishing floors (before we move in). Of course we'll be...

I'm 38+3, and my baby is breech so my provider has scheduled a C Section at 39+5. I asked her what if I go into labor before the scheduled C Section and she wasn't concerned just said come to the hospital, they'll check if the baby is still beech and then just move up the C Section. I've...

Hello! I am part of a nonprofit organization, Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, dedicated to helping children lead healthier lives in a digital world. On Wednesday, August 12, we are hosting a free virtual workshop, “Sleep and Screens During COVID-19,” as a...

I’m curious about the reason behind differences between recommendations around the TDaP vaccine between the US and Canada. (Other countries as well obviously, I’m just speaking about US/Canada as a direct comparison) I’m in Canada and was given a booster at around 28 weeks as per guidelines...

Hi folks! I want to stop nursing/pumping and transition my 5.5month old (who was born at 35wks but totally healthy) to formula. But we’re also starting daycare next week during the peak of Viral Infection Bonanza 2022. Do you know of any evidence that my son will be better able to withstand...

Hello all. I couldn't find any information on the web regarding the expected ages to start pronouncing different vowels. Our 14 months old is ok-ish when it comes to speech development - she makes up her own words and says some syllables standing for real words. However, she only ever uses 2...

I’m going back to work soon after being home with my LO who is almost 17 months. I’m going to be starting a new job and am lucky that it’s very flexible, part time and super close to home. I’m really nervous about my son being in daycare as he’s very attached to me and pretty slow to warm up...

Hiya everyone! I have a 9-month old daughter who eats very little solids throughout the day ( like half a small bowl of porridge and half slice bread in the whole day). We have tried giving her finger foods, introducing variety (fruits, veggies, cereals, dals etc). But nothing has helped. Now a...

Greetings, good people. Cutting right to the point: child under 3 vaccinated for COVID (Moderna) in my home state (not Florida), but will be in FL when he needs his second dose (3-6 weeks after first does). Health Department says it's probably not possible as there are 'issues' in FL; FL...

Context: First time parents, so teach us the way. Breastfed 90% of the time, bottle-fed with breast milk otherwise. At six weeks old and a pretty average size, he is pulling 100mL (plus) in breast milk in a 20-30 min feeding Usually wants about 120mL from a bottle when bottle-fed for the past...

It's good that the FDA has approved boosters for 5-11yos since some (eg immune compromised) may need them, but that doesn't mean they should be recommended (or mandated) for all in this age group. First, I love vaccines. They are one of the biggest medical & public health advances ever, right...

Hello y'all,n thank you for this community! I wish to now if there is a scientifically proven age when being put to sleep by someone else than the parents is good for developement - or even appropriate. For context: My and my partner have a 14 month old girl. I am staying at home right now...