Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas
Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier, More Successful Way of Life
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Health Communications
Published:23rd May '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful book explores how toddlers embody qualities like curiosity, kindness, and perseverance. Through engaging anecdotes and research, it reveals how adults can learn from these traits to enhance their lives. "Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas" offers valuable lessons for personal and professional growth.
"Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas" explores the invaluable lessons that toddlers can teach adults about living a more enjoyable and fulfilling life. Authored by Dr. Hasan Merali, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, the book challenges the common perception of toddlers as simply being troublesome. Instead, Dr. Merali highlights their remarkable qualities, such as their ability to take risks, ask questions, and demonstrate kindness, which can inspire adults to embrace a more fulfilling lifestyle.
Drawing from two decades of research in child psychology and development, Dr. Merali combines his professional insights with humorous anecdotes from his experiences as both a pediatrician and a father. He emphasizes that the impulsiveness often associated with toddlers can be a source of inspiration, encouraging adults to adopt a more adventurous and curious approach to life. The book serves as a guide for rediscovering the joy and wonder that many adults have lost over the years.
Throughout the narrative, readers will find practical advice on various aspects of life, including natural weight loss, improving sleep quality, and fostering stronger friendships. By embracing the lessons learned from toddlers, readers can enhance their productivity, teamwork, and overall happiness. "Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas" ultimately encourages a fresh perspective on personal growth and well-being, illustrating how the wisdom of toddlers can lead to a richer, more fulfilling existence.
“By encouraging readers to be more spontaneous and adventurous, Merali frees them to be better and more authentic human beings…. An interesting and well-reasoned approach to help readers slow down, relearn how to relax, and shed any notions of what it means to be an adult.”
—Library Journal
"In this telling (balanced, of course, by the downsides), understanding the toddlerverse is a point of entry into a marvelous stage of children’s lives and a more positive way of being an adult."
—Harvard Magazine, Off the Shelf, March/April 2024
"From the psychology of toddlers comes a surprisingly intuitive blueprint for a better life. This is one of the most original advice books I've read in a long time!”
—Cal Newport,New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work
"Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas is one of those books that you find yourself thinking about well after you've finished it. It turns out we already know how to live a fulfilling life. We just forgot the lessons. Hasan Merali provides a much needed fresh perspective, showing us with plenty of evidence to back it up, why we need to be a little more like a toddler. A must-read for anyone looking to have a healthier, happier, more productive life."
—Steve Magness, author of Do Hard Things and coauthor of Peak Performance
ISBN: 9780757324710
Dimensions: 216mm x 140mm x 23mm
Weight: 340g
320 pages