Full of fascinating science and nourishing advice for embodying the best of toddlers as adults. Full of respect and empathy for its toddler subjects and useful applications for adult life. Interesting and funny and affirming.

This is a self-help book written for those who want to be inspired by the pure behaviors and mindsets of children. Each chapter give a trait with an anecdote or two and then presents research and applications for adult life. By observing how kids go through life, we can be inspired to be more playful, kind, persistent, and daring. The book was ok, but every chapter seemed twice as long as needed.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review.

I follow the GoodReads rating system (3=good, 5=phenomenal + life changing) not the Amazon one (only 5 is acceptable.)

So this book explains how we can learn from toddlers so we can have better lives. There are so many studies, such as how toddlers help each other even without reward, even if they have already helped someone and gotten no reward.
The lessons are basic like that: be helpful, laugh, be overconfident. And my favorite part was the references that I followed up on. For instance, there was a study you can look up on YouTube and watch toddlers being helpful. There is a cool Ted talk about power poses. Anyone reading this who has time should check out the citations.
Thanks so much to NetGalley for letting me read this

"Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas" argues that the toddler mind is one full of wonder, excitement, and true happiness. Merali includes topics such as sleep, teamwork and risk-taking and includes take-action items. I spend my days caring for a toddler and found this book to be delightful and true. Highly recommended. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.