Sleep

What is sleep?

There are two main kinds of sleep

REM(rapid eye movement) sleep where your brain is active and you are dreaming

NREM (non rapid eye movement) sleep is when you are in a deep sleep

Both of these together form a cycle of sleep. You will go through many cycles in one night.

Why do I need sleep? Is it really helpful?

Your mind relaxes during sleep.

You grow when you sleep. Do you want to get taller?

Your body repairs itself during sleep.

How much sleep do I need?

5 year olds need 11 hours

10 year olds need 10 hours

15 year olds need 9 hours

What happens if I don’t get enough sleep?

You don’t want to get up in the morning.

You could fall asleep during class, daydream, yawn, be in a bad mood.

Learning and concentration are difficult. You make more mistakes.

How can I get a good night’s sleep?

Exercise

Avoid colas, coffee and caffeinated drinks

Set a regular bedtime and wake time

Turn off electronic devices, computers, phones and tv an hour before bed

Talk about anything that’s worrying you with a friend, parent, or trusted adult

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