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How 'Just 5 More Minutes' of Screen Time Destroys Your Child's Sleep Cycle

The blue light from phones suppresses melatonin, a hormone that gently signals the body that it is time to rest. (Picture: Pexels)

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Moneycontrol•13-03-2026, 10:38

How 'Just 5 More Minutes' of Screen Time Destroys Your Child's Sleep Cycle

•The common request for 'just five more minutes' on screens before bed disrupts children's natural sleep patterns.
•Dr. Shorouq Motwani, Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai, explains blue light suppresses melatonin, delaying sleep.
•Screen content stimulates the mind, causing cognitive arousal and psychological disruptions instead of relaxation at bedtime.
•Parents may notice children taking longer to fall asleep, resistance at bedtime, morning fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
•Rebuilding sleep habits involves a screen-free hour before bed, softer lighting, calming activities, and keeping devices out of the bedroom.

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