Science doesn't really know why sleepwalking occurs. We know it has something to do with certain parts of our brain. What we understand about psychology implies that there is essentially reduced cognitive capacity while still interacting effectively with one's environment. We also bust some myths about sleepwalking.

Links for Today:

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Understanding-Sleep

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/parasomnias/sleepwalking

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Recommendations

Abraham: Amber Ruffin Show (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxej9nPf6TqFyfsiez1_P3w)

Shane: Animorphs (https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/book-lists-and-recommendations/series-characters-authors/animorphs-series.html)

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