Waking Up Suddenly: How Alarm Clocks Disrupt Sleep and What to Do #3445946 (License: Personal Use)

The illustration shows a young child with tousled hair sitting upright in bed, mouth open in shock, arms flung outward as a classic twin-bell alarm clock rings violently beside them. Lightning bolts and starbursts emphasize the abrupt, disruptive nature of the sound. The blue cloud-patterned blanket adds a dreamy contrast to the jarring awakening.

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