Dexa/ParentData with Emily Oster

Published Dec 26, 2024

Is Gentle Parenting Best? What the evidence says

Emily Oster delves into gentle parenting, scrutinizing its philosophical roots and highlighting the challenges of measuring its effects due to its vague definition. She provides evidence-based insights on customizing parenting styles to suit individual family dynamics, emphasizing consistency and adaptability.

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- How has parenting evolved over time?
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- Can data reshape the way you approach parenting?
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- How can I help manage outbursts in a highly sensitive toddler?
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- How should parents discipline kids?
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- What are other parenting strategies?
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- What are some effective parenting strategies?
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- How can we achieve better parenting as discussed in the episode 100. Building the Bridge from Insight to Action with Dr. Nicole LePera and the clip Parenting Challenges?
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- Are there other strategies to manage outbursts in highly sensitive toddlers?
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- What are more practical tips to overcome a permissive parenting style?
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- Can you give examples of positive discipline?
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- What are alternatives to yelling when disciplining children?
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- How can we achieve better parenting?
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- Tell me about the podcast ParentData with Emily Oster
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- What are the detailed methods for reducing bad behaviors?
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- Can a child's behavior be influenced?
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