Why do we yawn?
Quick Answer
Yawning may help wake up the brain and body, and it can spread from person to person through empathy. Scientists are still learning all the reasons we yawn.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Yawns are already bedtime signals—this story makes them feel normal, cozy, and shared.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
5-8 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
A yawn can sneak up on you—and sometimes you yawn just because someone else did. This story explores why we yawn. Miluna shares that yawning might help the brain feel more alert, and it can happen when we’re tired or bored. Yawns are also contagious. Seeing or hearing a yawn can trigger your own, as if bodies are gently syncing. The tone is warm and familiar, making yawning feel like a friendly part of winding down.
Story Excerpt
Have you ever felt a big yawn coming Your mouth opens wide you take a long deep breath and then you let it all out Sometimes a yawn feels quiet and small and other times it’s so big you have to stretch your arms out too But why do our bodies do this One reason we yawn is to help cool down our brain When we are tired…
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In One Glance
Yawning is a common behavior that may help regulate alertness and the brain’s state. It often happens when we’re sleepy or need a reset. Yawning can be contagious: seeing or hearing someone yawn can trigger a yawn in others, possibly linked to empathy and social connection. Scientists still debate the full purpose, and the story presents yawning as normal and comforting—especially at bedtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
It explores possible reasons for yawning and why yawns can be contagious.
Ages 5–8.
Yes—yawning fits naturally with winding down.
No. It’s cozy and familiar.
It shows that science can hold ‘maybe’ answers and still be useful—and it connects reading to everyday moments.