Free-running sleep

Hi there, kiddo! Have you ever heard of free-running sleep? No? Well, let's see if I can explain it to you like you're five!

Free-running sleep is a special way of sleeping. Normally, people have a set sleep schedule, where they go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. But sometimes people want to sleep in a different pattern. That's where free-running sleep comes in!

Imagine you're playing outside with your friends one day, and you don't want to stop playing to take a nap. So you decide to stay awake until you feel sleepy, then take a nap, and then keep playing until you feel sleepy again. You keep doing that until it's time to go to bed at night. Free-running sleep works the same way! Instead of having a set schedule, you just sleep when your body tells you it's time to sleep.

When you practice free-running sleep, you might find that you sleep more or less than you normally do. Some people like it because they feel more rested, while others might not like it because it makes it harder to plan their day. But overall, it's a fun way to experiment with your sleep patterns and figure out what works best for you.

So there you have it, kiddo! Free-running sleep is when you sleep whenever your body tells you it's time to sleep, without sticking to a set schedule. It can be a fun way to sleep, but it might not work for everyone. Sweet dreams!