Q&A for How to Pull an All Nighter or Stay up Late (for Preteens)

I would say yes, since usually the sun is rising around that time.

If you do it once and then take nap and go to bed early the next day, you should be fine.

You can always read, go on social media, or watch YouTube using head phones.

It's up to you. You could decide to stay awake all night, or you could incorporate sleep into your schedule.

Go on electronics, eat food, play music, paint your nails, do your hair, watch a movie, write, draw, or color.

Turn off your devices and act like you are asleep.Then your parents will think that you are asleep and not pulling an all nighter.

Know their routines. If they get up at 5 a.m. to go to work, then as soon as you hear them, turn off your devices and pretend to be sleeping.

Reading is not a very good thing to do when you are doing this, but you could drink something with caffeine in it while reading.

You don't, it will just give you an extra boost to stay up longer. But if you do use caffeine, don't drink too much.

Do other things you and your friend will enjoy, like talking about that special someone, playing board games, watching movies, TV shows, and YouTube videos, etc. You could also give each other makeovers and/or have a fashion show.

As long as you want, although it says "all nighter," so that means from 9 pm to 9 am. I usually try to get a little bit of sleep, but it's up to you.

Maybe, but it is better to get a lot of sleep afterwards so that you're recharged after not getting any rest.

Anything you like. Just don’t watch something like a documentary or something you have seen a lot before. This could make you fall asleep.

Entertain yourself quietly so you don't wake your friend up. Read a book or do something on a device with earbuds in. You could also just go to sleep and try again on another night.

if you start to feel a little bit tired, turn the computer off and hide it under your blanket.

You could do dares, watch a scary movie, do the 3 AM challenge or a drawing challenge. Since staying up all night is a challenge itself, you should feel proud even if you don’t do any extra challenges.

Unless you are brushing your teeth at your normal time, you shouldn't, because you could easily get caught. If you have to, then be as quiet as possible and/or bring your toothbrush and some water into your bedroom to do it there.

The biggest challenge is when you are cold (it gets cold at night) and you just want to get into your bed and get warm. Another challenge is staying awake, as you're fighting the natural urge to sleep. And tiredness the next day is a major challenge too.

Fruits and vegetables are great healthy snacks (apples, bananas, pears, oranges, carrot sticks, etc.). If you don't have electronics you can draw, write, read, color, or play a card game.

You’ll potentially fail a lot of your classes due to poor sleep habits and excessive absences.

If you feel tired or bored, try switching it up. Social media, a quick stretch or a cold shower can boost your energy.

You can basically do anything quiet, as long as you stretch now and then to keep the oxygen flowing to your muscles. If you still feel tired, try splashing your face with cold water of eating a healthy snack.

Don't pull an all-nighter on a school night, as you may fall asleep in class or be too tired to focus. There is no simple solution to this other than to not choose a school night. Wait until Friday night to do the all-nighter

It goes by so slowly because you are probably the only person in the house and have to keep figuring out what to do. Also, it is dark, quiet and still, which can give a sense of time being slower.

You could play a trivia game. Or charades. These are quiet things to do while having fun.

Try putting a blanket on the floor to sleep on, its comfy but you won't fall asleep as easy. You can color, read, play with stuffed toys, or write a story! Playing with stuffed animals is good because if your parents hear you, you can jump into bed, and it will look like the stuffed animals just fell out of your bed!

It is if you and the others don't have bad dreams or serious fears after such movies. If you do, it would be better to watch something lighter and cheerier!

Grab food earlier then hide it somewhere. The best suggestion is to hide it under your pillow or bed.

If you are willing to do this with strict parents, the best thing to do is try to pull it off without them knowing. Keep your devices in your room so you don't have to sneak outside to get it. Also remember to turn down the volume or use headphones. If devices are not available, read a book, eat snacks, do excersise, etc.