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#13: Dr. Hasan Merali | Lessons from Toddlers, How To Write and Publish Your First Book, Modern Parenting, Embracing Play and Risk, and Much More.
View The Show Notes Page For This Episode.
Dr. Hasan Merali, MD, MPH, is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and a pediatric emergency medicine physician at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on child injury prevention in low- and middle-income countries. He has published more than twenty-five peer-reviewed journal articles, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, CNN, Science, Medium, The Boston Globe, NBC, CBC, HuffPost, and Popular Science. Hasan is also the author of Sleep Well, Take Risks and Squish the Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier, More Successful Way of Life.
We discuss:
* My personal experience with a medical emergency at McMaster SickKids Hospital.
* Dr. Merali’s journey from a small town in Northern Ontario to emergency medicine.
* The writing process behind his book and why toddlers are masters of play, risk-taking, and emotional resilience.
* The impact of screens on childhood development and why letting kids take risks is essential.
* How toddlers utilize self-talk and private speech to develop self-regulation, build confidence and navigate their surroundings.
* How understanding toddler brain development can help parents navigate tantrums, nutrition, and self-regulation.
Please enjoy our wide-ranging conversation on today’s episode!
Connect with Hasan:
Twitter/X | Website | Facebook | LinkedIn
We Discuss:
8:13 — The Importance of Pediatric Emergency Care.
10:58 — Hasan’s journey through medical training from Harvard to McMaster.
13:58 — The ins and outs of writing your first book, from the idea to publishing.
17:01 — Lessons from Toddlers: Play and Risk-Taking.
19:57 — Navigating Modern Parenting: Balancing Play and Safety.
23:05 — The Confidence of Toddlers: How To Embrace Risk.
25:12 — The Impact of Screentime and Smartphones on Play and Development.
31:50 — Learning How To Develop Confidence From Pre-Schoolers.
33:26 — Nutrition Insights from Toddlers.
35:52 — The Power of Self-Talk and Private Speech.
43:07 — Understanding Toddler Brain Development.
46:30 — Tapping into Creativity Like A Toddler.
50:46 — Key Lessons from Toddlers for Adults on Happiness, Success and Fulfillment.
Connect with Shawn:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngill
Twitter/X: x.com/drshawngill
Website: drshawngill.com
Instagram: instagram.com/drshawngill
Substack: shawngill.substack.com
How To Support This Podcast:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support me, there are 2 ways you can for free:
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Thanks for tuning in. Your support means everything! SG.
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By Shawn GillView The Show Notes Page For This Episode.
Dr. Hasan Merali, MD, MPH, is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and a pediatric emergency medicine physician at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on child injury prevention in low- and middle-income countries. He has published more than twenty-five peer-reviewed journal articles, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, CNN, Science, Medium, The Boston Globe, NBC, CBC, HuffPost, and Popular Science. Hasan is also the author of Sleep Well, Take Risks and Squish the Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier, More Successful Way of Life.
We discuss:
* My personal experience with a medical emergency at McMaster SickKids Hospital.
* Dr. Merali’s journey from a small town in Northern Ontario to emergency medicine.
* The writing process behind his book and why toddlers are masters of play, risk-taking, and emotional resilience.
* The impact of screens on childhood development and why letting kids take risks is essential.
* How toddlers utilize self-talk and private speech to develop self-regulation, build confidence and navigate their surroundings.
* How understanding toddler brain development can help parents navigate tantrums, nutrition, and self-regulation.
Please enjoy our wide-ranging conversation on today’s episode!
Connect with Hasan:
Twitter/X | Website | Facebook | LinkedIn
We Discuss:
8:13 — The Importance of Pediatric Emergency Care.
10:58 — Hasan’s journey through medical training from Harvard to McMaster.
13:58 — The ins and outs of writing your first book, from the idea to publishing.
17:01 — Lessons from Toddlers: Play and Risk-Taking.
19:57 — Navigating Modern Parenting: Balancing Play and Safety.
23:05 — The Confidence of Toddlers: How To Embrace Risk.
25:12 — The Impact of Screentime and Smartphones on Play and Development.
31:50 — Learning How To Develop Confidence From Pre-Schoolers.
33:26 — Nutrition Insights from Toddlers.
35:52 — The Power of Self-Talk and Private Speech.
43:07 — Understanding Toddler Brain Development.
46:30 — Tapping into Creativity Like A Toddler.
50:46 — Key Lessons from Toddlers for Adults on Happiness, Success and Fulfillment.
Connect with Shawn:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/drshawngill
Twitter/X: x.com/drshawngill
Website: drshawngill.com
Instagram: instagram.com/drshawngill
Substack: shawngill.substack.com
How To Support This Podcast:
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support me, there are 2 ways you can for free:
* Give this podcast a like and/or a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
* Share this with friends, colleagues, family, or anyone you think would enjoy more content and would gain from learning more about deprescribing.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or leave a comment.
If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider subscribing to the channel and sharing this episode.
Thanks for tuning in. Your support means everything! SG.
B.U.D.S is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Get full access to B.U.D.S at shawngill.substack.com/subscribe