What Causes ‘Sleep’ and Why Do We Need It?

Sleep happens because your brain needs to rest, like how you need a nap after playing all day. When you sleep, your brain cleans out the mess from the day and gets ready for tomorrow. It’s like a reset button that helps you think better and feel happy.

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After playing all day, your brain needs to rest, just like you need a nap.
Your brain is like a vacuum cleaner that cleans up the mess of thoughts and feelings from the day.
You sleep so your body can repair itself like a superhero in the middle of the night.

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