Emily Oster
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The Parenting Advice We've Been Getting Wrong: Emily Oster
Emily Oster: The Parenting Advice We’ve Been Getting Wrong | Do Not DisturbWhat happens when the advice parents receive is driven more by fear than by…
What's the deal with mRNA vaccines?
This week, Emily and Perry explore RNA, a tiny molecule of extraordinary potential. What is it? How is it different from DNA?
There Have Been Two Botulism Outbreaks in Infant Formula. Why?
Two infant botulism formula recalls explained: what parents need to know about ByHeart, Nara Organics, powdered formula safety, and how to switch brands safely.
What's the deal with full body scans?
This week, Emily and Perry debate full body scans: MRIs that scan your entire body like a giant humming hammer in search of nails. Will it find something wrong with you?
How you can recreate elements of a '90s summer in 2026
Parents are feeling nostalgic for summers they grew up with and are jumping on the trend to give their kids…
Community Focus: Dr. Emily Oster
Dr. Emily Oster of Parent Data and Brown University joins 12 News Anchor Kim Kalunian to break down research and data around kids and parenting.
What's the deal with sleep?
This week, Emily and Perry tackle the weirdest, most wonderful thing all living things do: sleep.
Nara Organics Has Recalled All Of Its Infant Formula
Nara Organics infant formula has been recalled amid an infantile botulism outbreak. Learn symptoms to watch for and exactly what parents should do now.
Are Day Care Naps Ruining Bedtime? Here’s What To Do.
Daycare naps pushing back bedtime for your 3-to-5-year-old? Learn what research says, your state’s nap policy, and how to talk to your provider.
What's the deal with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)?
This week, Emily and Perry are coming in hot to discuss the existence of sex, specifically whether or not women have a DSM-5-designated disorder when they don't want it, or if that's a pathology…