kindergarten

Kindergarten vaccine rates vary widely in Metro Vancouver: UBC study

Kindergarten vaccine rates vary widely in Metro Vancouver: UBC study

Children in some local health areas of Metro Vancouver have much lower vaccination rates than others, according to a recent University of British Columbia study.

Nov 15, 2016

Back-to-school jitters? Helpful tips to help your children ease into the classroom

Back-to-school jitters? Helpful tips to help your children ease into the classroom

The start of a new school year can be especially daunting for children who are starting kindergarten or high school.

Aug 31, 2015

Early screening for anxiety disorders in children helps prevent mental health concerns: UBC study

A University of British Columbia researcher has developed a simple two-question test to screen kindergarten-aged children for future anxiety disorders – the most commonly reported mental health concern among children.

Apr 16, 2012

UBC experts comment on full-day kindergarten

Up to half of B.C. children will start full-day kindergarten in September, and by 2011, all boards of education in the province will be required to offer it. As full-day kindergarten is inaugurated in classrooms across B.C., UBC experts in early childhood development are available to comment.

Aug 11, 2010