Global News Podcast The Happy Pod: Uniting generations with a splash
Aug 24, 2024
In this episode, Lizzie Reeves, a clinical midwife and lactation specialist, shares her fascinating experiences of how human breastfeeding mothers taught an orangutan at Dublin Zoo to care for her baby. The discussion also highlights a joyful water fight uniting preschoolers and seniors, showcasing the beauty of intergenerational connections. Additionally, we hear inspiring tales of Eva Buzo, the first person to swim from Italy to Albania, and a Nigerian couple breaking barriers at the Paralympics. Uplifting stories that warm the heart!
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Intergenerational Water Fight
- At All Seasons Preschool, kids have water fights with seniors, creating joyful memories.
- Grandpa Al, equipped with goggles and a poncho, enthusiastically blasted kids with water.
Intergenerational Learning
- Seniors offer children focused attention and a unique perspective.
- Children bring energy and excitement to the seniors' lives, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.
Orangutan Breastfeeding
- Dublin Zoo employed breastfeeding mothers to teach orangutan Mujer maternal instincts.
- Mothers demonstrated breastfeeding to help Mujer care for her baby, showcasing interspecies support.