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How much sleep do teenagers really need?

The National Post published an op-ed by Wendy Hall, a professor at the UBC’s School of Nursing, about teenagers and sleep. Hall explained that teenagers need more sleep than adults […]

Mar 8, 2019

How much sleep do teenagers really need?

The Conversation published an op-ed by Wendy Hall, a professor at UBC’s School of Nursing, about how much sleep teenagers need.

Mar 5, 2019

Healthy sleep habits for kids pay off

Wendy Hall, a sleep expert and professor at UBC’s school of nursing, spoke to U.S. News about her research into the importance of bedtime routines for children. “Good sleep hygiene gives […]

Dec 17, 2018

Good sleep routines key to getting kids snoozing: UBC

Wendy Hall, a sleep expert and UBC nursing professor, was quoted in an article in Surrey Now-Leader about a study that looked at how various practices help children sleep at night. “Research […]

Dec 7, 2018

Kids’ bedtime routine

Times Now of India and other media outlets highlighted a UBC review that found that most sleep routines are effective in helping kids sleep better and more consistently. The authors, […]

Dec 4, 2018

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New review highlights importance of good sleep routines for children

Sleep hygiene—which includes practices like providing a cool and quiet sleeping environment or reading before bedtime to help kids unwind—is increasingly popular among parents looking to ensure their children get a good night’s rest.

Dec 3, 2018

Kids are sleep deprived and it’s affecting their development

Today’s Parent interviewed Wendy Hall, a UBC professor and sleep expert, for an article about sleep deprivation among children. “Things like not having regular household routines, not reinforcing bedtimes and […]

Nov 9, 2018

Why don’t we sneeze when we’re asleep

Wendy Hall, a professor at UBC’s school of nursing, was interviewed for a CBC Radio Quirks and Quarks article on why we don’t sneeze while sleeping. She said part of […]

Oct 22, 2018

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Good sleep helps set kids up for success in school: UBC expert

With back to school just a few weeks away, parents are looking to get their children back into more regular sleep schedules to ensure they’re ready for the start of classes.

Aug 22, 2018

Researchers found that feelings of powerlessness, a mismatch between reality and expectations of motherhood, and unmet expectations of support contributed to anger in the context of postpartum depression.

Anger overlooked as feature of postnatal mood disorders: UBC study

Women in the postpartum period should be screened for anger in addition to depression and anxiety, new research from the University of British Columbia suggests.    

Jun 26, 2018

The top three reasons cited for screen time included needing time to complete household chores, coping with a busy workday, and the belief that it helped with their child's speech and language development. Credit: Richard Leeming/Flickr

Toddlers getting screen time, despite guidelines to the contrary

More than half of Vancouver parents surveyed in a new study reported allowing their children to use electronic devices like smartphones and tablets, despite guidelines from the Canadian Pediatric Society recommending against screen time for children aged two and under.

Feb 14, 2018

How to stay sane when your child can’t sleep

How to stay sane when your child can’t sleep

Your child’s sleep problems may be making you depressed and unsure of your parenting skills, says a new paper by UBC sleep expert and nursing professor Wendy Hall.

Jun 26, 2017

Experts launch online child-sleep improvement tool for parents

Experts launch online child-sleep improvement tool for parents

Parents of children who don’t sleep well have a new resource to help them develop better sleep habits and routines for their child.

Nov 1, 2016

Scientists unveil new sleep guidelines for kids

Scientists unveil new sleep guidelines for kids

A panel of pediatric specialists led by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) released their first sleep recommendations for children between four months and 18 years today.

Jun 13, 2016

Suffering in silence over infant loss

Suffering in silence over infant loss

A UBC staff member teams up with a nursing professor to ensure parents who lose their babies get support.

Oct 14, 2014 - by Jessica Werb

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

UBC’s Wendy Hall offers tips on how to get your kids back to a regular sleep schedule after the holidays.

Dec 16, 2013

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