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Post Topic: Work

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In the news

Nov. 17, 2025

8 minute read

The State of Parental Leave

Emily Oster

A chaotic desk with a laptop and notes.

Mar. 15, 2025

6 minute read

When I Realized I Can’t Do It All

One parent carrying the child on shoulders while the other parent is supporting

Dec. 25, 2024

3 minute read

How to Decide Which Parent Stays Home

Emily Oster

ParentData podcast art

Dec. 19, 2024

11 minute read

Researching the Importance of Paid Leave

Emily Oster

Breast pump near a window

Dec. 6, 2024

2 minute read

Does Quality of Pumping Space Impact Breastfeeding Length?

Emily Oster

Women sitting around a conference table

Nov. 5, 2024

7 minute read

Menopause in the Workplace

Gillian Goddard

ParentData podcast art

Oct. 24, 2024

24 minute read

The Power of Local Politics

Emily Oster

New parent holding infant while on laptop

Sep. 9, 2024

7 minute read

Paid Leave Prevents RSV

Emily Oster

A parent holding a baby on a bed wipes their eyes from exhaustion.

May. 20, 2024

3 minute read

What Can I Do About Exhaustion?

Emily Oster

ParentData podcast cover art

Feb. 15, 2024

24 minute read

Household Division of Labor

Emily Oster

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

Nov. 27, 2023

7 minute read

What Does Matter for Childhood Outcomes?

Emily Oster

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

Oct. 16, 2023

11 minute read

How Does Day Care Impact Children?

Emily Oster

A mother looks concerned as she answers her cell phone in at her desk in an office.

Jul. 17, 2023

10 minute read

Why Schools Always Call Moms

Emily Oster

Toy-sized mop and bucket, broom and garbage can, and brush and dustpan are seen on a pink background.

Apr. 21, 2023

3 minute read

How Can My Partner and I Equally Split Domestic Labor?

Emily Oster

A baby smiles as it is held by a new father.

Apr. 3, 2023

11 minute read

How Important Is Paternity Leave?

Emily Oster

A calendar date marked by a red pen

Jan. 27, 2023

2 minute read

Will an Extended Separation Harm My Kid?

Emily Oster

A group of babies listening to ParentData on headphones

Jan. 25, 2023

19 minute read

Your Personal Questions on Career

Emily Oster

A group of babies listening to ParentData on headphones

Dec. 8, 2022

55 minute read

Parenting in America

Emily Oster

A young parent is holding a crying baby on one hip while trying to do the laundry with her other hand.

Dec. 8, 2022

16 minute read

What's Wrong With Parenting in America—And How to Fix It

Emily Oster

A reader holds a book in front of their face.

Sep. 22, 2022

4 minute read

Four Books I Couldn't Put Down

Emily Oster

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