When it comes to role models, toddlers may not be the first people you think of. Their reputation for tantrums, impulsivity, distractedness and general chaos doesnât put them at the top of most peopleâs list. But Hasan Merali says youâre wrong.
Heâs a pediatric emergency doctor and the author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish The Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier and More Successful Way of Life.
In this episode, he shares some of toddler's ultimate life hacks that could help everything from your work, to your relationship with food and even sleep! Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com
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BOOKS Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:10 - Why are toddlers great role models?
00:03:00 - The masters of learning and building relationships
00:04:05 - Why toddlersâ poor reputation is unfounded 00:05:14 - Why toddlersâ brains are different to adults 00:07:15 - Lessons in laughter
00:09:19 - Finding joy 00:10:47 - Being kind 00:13:08 - Asking questions
00:16:06 - Setting boundaries
00:19:30 - Talking to yourself in the third person 00:23:10 - Toddlers are the ultimate intuitive eaters
00:26:51 - The sleep routine
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