Hasan Merali, MD
@Hasan_Merali
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Toddler promoter. Featured in NYT, BBC, NBC, CNN. Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician and global child health researcher @mch_childrens. Views are my own.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined July 2015
And it’s live! Here is my @TEDx talk, “The best life lessons from toddlers.” It was selected as an Editor’s Pick and in it, I go through two of the most important lessons we can learn from toddlers: kindness and play. There are stories from my work in the pediatric ER, toddler and adult research, and most importantly, practical evidence-based ways you can improve your life. As I always say, be more toddler! @TEDxUofT
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RT @Hasan_Merali: Toddler workers!!! This video is much longer than my usual posts, 3 minutes, but I promise it is worth your time. I am…
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Toddler workers!!! This video is much longer than my usual posts, 3 minutes, but I promise it is worth your time. I am a strong proponent of intergenerational care because toddlers, among all people, bring the most joy to others. Through laughter, play, and being silly, they can make the loneliest people feel alive again, especially the elderly. And introducing, baby workers! (Truly they are toddlers as they are between 18 months – 3 years). A nursing home in Japan has “hired” 70 pint-sized workers to spread joy throughout a nursing home. They get paid with diapers and ice cream😁. But more importantly, they get to feel the deep happiness that comes with bringing joy to others, something we know toddlers work hard at, and are very successful. Full article:
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That's so wonderful you did that. You were ahead of your time as we continue to learn more and more about the benefits of this pairing. I hope for the same thing as you when I'm older. Have you seen Old People's Home for 4-year-olds? Check out some of the clips on YouTube!
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So glad to hear that the program is back on! Yes, it was terrible during COVID when all of this needed to stop and seniors were isolated from everyone. 😞 I read about this wonderful senior/toddler program in Toronto. Is this the same one you are referring to?
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RT @Hasan_Merali: Look at these pals having a great time! 🥰 Little Josie attends a preschool where they spend time each day in a senior li…
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RT @stevemagness: Win the Inside Game is Out Today! It's a book about: -Being Clutch -Finding Courage -Rising to the Occasion -Fulfillin…
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RT @Hasan_Merali: A wonderful article by @helenpidd on the magic that can happen when toddlers and the elderly are mixed at a unique daycar…
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Definitely was not her.
She attempted to escape after being caught eating her brother's pudding.
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RT @Hasan_Merali: “Drink it.” - (Big sip) - “So healthy!” Fascinating how this little one knows to drink water first thing in the morning.…
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“Drink it.” - (Big sip) - “So healthy!” Fascinating how this little one knows to drink water first thing in the morning. Something many adults miss out on as we immediately go for tea or coffee. But you might want to consider a glass or two of water before the caffeinated drink each morning as it can help in so many ways. In a study from Peking University (@PKU1898), researchers had 64 adults drink either 100 mL, 200 mL (1 glass), 500 mL (2 glasses) or no water after waking up. They had them perform several cognitive and mood related tests and found that 1 glass of water was useful to improve thirst, anger, and fatigue, but 2 glasses had the same benefits in addition to improving working memory! Research: Video credit: yumika_thorne_ on TT
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Love this infographic created by Dr. Bradley Block based on our recent conversation! Check it out the episode and unlock some toddler wisdom 😀
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