Less homework, more playtime: Study reveals benefits for children’s health and sleep
The team found that the children in the study were active for an extra 45 minutes a day. Photo: Getty
Reducing the amount of homework children are given could make them more physically active and get more sleep, a new study suggests.
A trial of pupils in China found that cutting homework while also reducing screentime encouraged them to play outdoors and go to bed earlier.
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