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- Children need regular sleep every night.
- Researchers studied many children.
- They found less sleep causes problems.
- Children with less sleep had more worry.
- They also had more thought of hurting themselves.
- Good sleep helped children feel better.
- Strong brain links can protect children.
- Doctors should check childrenĂs sleep.
Difficult words
- researcher — a person who studies a subject carefullyResearchers
- regular — happening at fixed or usual times
- cause — make something happen or start itcauses
- worry — feel nervous or afraid about something
- protect — keep someone safe from harm or danger
- check — look at something to find a problem
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Discussion questions
- Do you sleep the same time every night?
- Do you feel better after good sleep?
- Who can help if you do not sleep well?
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