Breakfast Masterclass | Why children are sleeping less in 2025 than in previous generations and what parents can do

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Did you know that there is evidence suggesting that children today are sleeping less than previous generations. Studies have shown a decline in sleep duration for children over the past century, with the most significant decreases occurring on school days, among older children, and for boys. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita talk to Dr Alison Bentley, a Medical Doctor at the Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic about what this decline in sleeping hours for children can be attributed to and what parents can do to help their children.
23 Jul 2025 English South Africa Business · Arts

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