Children's sleep severely affected by impact of coronavirus, say experts
by Sarah Marsh from Science | The Guardian on (#55TWW)
Warning as anxiety and lack of routine lead to rise in inquiries at clinics
The coronavirus crisis is having a significant impact on children's sleep, with anxiety and lack of routine causing serious disruption, experts and charities have warned.
The Millpond sleep clinic, in London, says there has been a 30% rise in sleep inquiries from parents about children aged five to 13 compared with the same period in 2018-19. A common issue is that children are going to bed later and sleeping in more.
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