Sleep and rest — Health, 7–10 years
Sleep is active repair time for the body and brain, not wasted time. Enough regular sleep helps attention, mood, learning and the work of the immune system.
What sleep does
While you sleep, your brain sorts some of the day’s experiences and your body repairs and grows. Sleep also gives your attention and emotions a chance to reset before another day begins.
Why a routine helps
The body has an internal clock that responds to regular light, activity and bedtime. A steady routine makes it easier to notice when sleep is coming, instead of asking the brain to switch suddenly from excitement to rest.
Preparing for sleep
At 20:30, Alex finishes a game, dims the light, washes, puts on pyjamas and reads quietly for ten minutes. These steps do not force sleep, but they give the body repeated clues that active time is ending.
Catching up is not the whole answer
It seems logical that sleeping very late once a week should repair every short night. Extra sleep can help, but changing times sharply may disturb the body clock; regular sleep usually supports steadier energy and attention.
Sleep before real tasks
Sleep matters before a school day, a match, a journey or anything that needs patience and concentration. If tiredness keeps causing problems, telling a trusted adult is more useful than simply blaming yourself.
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