But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

How Do We Fall Asleep?

<p>Why do people need to sleep? How do we actually go to sleep? How does sleeping get rid of toxins in the brain? And how come when it's nighttime I don't want to go to sleep but when it's morning I don't want to wake up? Those questions and more, all about sleep. We're highlighting an episode from 2018 with pediatric sleep psychologist Dr. Lisa Meltzer. And stay tuned; our next episode is all about dreams!</p>
<p>Download our learning guides: <a href="https://www.vpr.org/sites/vpr/files/202009/how_do_we_fall_asleep_.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PDF</a> | <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vU05p_2bMPTwn6wgLc5sDdB5ixXTEiFnfrzIw3DcxNg/copy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Slide</a> | <a href="http://www.vpr.org/sites/vpr/files/202004/But-Why-59-Sleep-TRANSCRIPT.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript</a></p>

But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!