# BONUS Say More LIVE: Emily Oster on Why Parenting Feels Harder these Days

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Podcast: [Say More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-more-6418113)
Published: 2026-03-31T19:33:00+00:00
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Emily Oster, Brown University economist and author of ParentData newsletter, headlined Boston’s Globe second annual Working Mothers Summit this month. In a special live recording, Oster talks with Say More producer Anna Kusmer about why making parenting decisions feels even harder now than ever before. (Hint: social media isn’t helping) Oster, author of best-selling books EXPECTING BETTER and CRIBSHEET, stirred controversy during the pandemic for her controversial takes on school reopening. She says she has no regrets. Email us at saymore@globe.com. learn more about Boston Globe events here. https://events.bostonglobe.com/

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