Sleep Science

the reasoning

Sleep is not just rest—it's a critical life skill that supports our ability to cope, learn, and thrive from infancy through adulthood.

The Lifelong Importance of Sleep

For people of all ages, sleep:

• Improves cardiovascular health

• Boosts alertness and focus

• Reduces stress and emotional reactivity

• Prevents obesity and supports healthy metabolism

• Enhances memory and learning

• Supports the body’s repair and recovery processes

• Strengthens the immune system

Sleep and the Developing Brain

For children, the benefits of sleep are even more pronounced. Sleep is essential for:

• Brain maturation

• Cognitive development

• Emotional resilience

• Behavioral regulation

During sleep, the brain is hard at work processing experiences, storing memories, and building the neural connections that lay the foundation for learning, attention, and problem-solving.

In short, sleep is one of the most powerful tools we have to support a child’s development, both in the moment and over the long term.

Below you will find more on sleep needs and expectations, the importance of wake windows, sleep cycle stages, partial and full arousals, the circadian rhythm, and more.

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