"Time to get ready for bed!" someone calls from the other room.
Oh, no! You're really into the great book you're reading or that
computer game that you're winning. "Why do I have to go to bed?"
you ask. "Sleep is boring, and I'm not even tired!" But sleep is
more important than you may think. Maybe you can think of a time
when you didn't get enough sleep. That heavy, groggy feeling is
awful and, when you feel that way, you're not at your best. So
if you're not too tired, let's talk about sleep. Why You Need
Sleep The average kid has a busy day. There's school, taking
care of your pets, running around with friends, going to sports
practice or other activities, and doing your homework. Phew!
It's tiring just writing it all down. By the end of the day,
your body needs a break. Sleep allows your body to rest for the
next day. Everything that's alive needs sleep to survive. Even
your dog or cat curls up for naps. Animals sleep for the same
reason you do — to give your body a tiny vacation. Your Brain
Needs Zzzzzs