😴 Sleep and rest

A bedtime is simply an hour your family picks for the day to start winding down, and it lands at roughly the same point every evening. Doing it at the same time teaches your body what is coming next, so falling asleep turns into something easy instead of a nightly fight.

A pillow holds your head up so your neck stays in a comfy line with the rest of you, instead of bending all night long. A blanket traps a thin layer of warm air right against your skin, which is why you feel cosy even when the room around you is cool.

A small light gives your eyes just enough to make out the shape of the room, so a chair in the corner stops looking like something scary. It stays deliberately dim, because bright light tells your body it is still daytime and keeps you wide awake.

Running, playing and paying close attention all burn through energy, and resting is how your body tops it back up without going all the way to sleep. Even sitting quietly with a book hands your busy brain a short break it can actually use.

Before bed, you might brush your teeth, put on pyjamas, and read a story. This helps your body know it is time to rest.

A nap is a short sleep in the middle of the day. It gives your busy body a little rest so you have energy for the rest of the day.

Pyjamas are soft, comfy clothes just for sleeping. They feel loose and cosy so you can move easily in bed.

In the morning, your eyes open, you stretch your arms, and your body slowly feels awake and ready for the day.