The nicest thing for me is sleep, and then at least I candream.~ Marilyn Monroe Broadly speaking, it might be argued thatthe most fundamental requirements for healthy growth anddevelopment in young children include: a) loving support andprotection by parents/caretakers, b) adequate nutrition, and c)adequate sleep! Everything that's alive needs sleep to survive.Even your dog or cat curls up for naps. Animals sleep for the samereason you do — to give your body a tiny vacation. Not only issleep necessary for your body, it's important for your brain, too.Though no one is exactly sure what work the brain does when you'reasleep, some scientists think that the brain sorts through andstores information, replaces chemicals, and solves problems whileyou snooze. One more reason to get enough sleep: If you don't, youmay not grow as well. That's right, researchers believe too littlesleep can affect growth and your immune system — which keeps youfrom getting sick. I always tell my children that your body healsitself while you sleep! Assignment: Read the 5.1 Sleep ArticleWrite three eye openers or light bulb moments you learned from thearticle What was your favorite bedtime routine? What was a favoritestory or book (or your child’s or grandchild if you did not haveone or what will you do for your child someday)? Write in a Worddocument and click on the link above to submit.