November 26, 2025

 Healthy Happy Eater

Parents often worry their children are ‘picky-eaters’. The goal of these resources is to help parents and caregivers understand typical child eating behaviors and learn how to support their young child in learning to accept and enjoy a variety of foods. Establishing a healthy feeding relationship early on supports the development of lifelong healthy eating habits and competent eating. It can also create positive attitudes about eating and food, and encourage acceptance of the foods that support healthy growth and development. Please note that the video is not intended for parents or caregivers who are looking for detailed information related to specific conditions (although they may find some of the tips useful, depending on their situation).

Rachael Says!

What happened to all the Vit D drops?! Please don’t eat them. I know we all need a little extra D in our life, but these are for low-income families! We are only given a limited amount and order them every 1.2-2 months.  

'Tis the Season

Please take care! Chelsea has some winter shoe grips on order.  They will be available soon to use as needed.  Especially when your arms are filled with equipment - keeping your center of gravity requires additional intention. 

Updated Daily Health Screen

A new daily health screen tool has been released.  Please take a look at it, so that you are well informed as to when it is appropriate to return to work post illness. 

Moose Hide Campaign

Almost half of women in Canada are affected by intimate partner  violence. Many never tell their story. But this pain is not inevitable. Together, we can break the cycle.November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism. This is a global call to reflect, learn, and take action to end gender-based violence in all its forms. Over the next 16 days, we will share truths about the realities facing women, children, and all those along the gender continuum, along with meaningful steps each of us can take to support change. Ending gender-based violence requires awareness, courage, and collective responsibility. We invite you to follow along, engage with the content, start conversations in your circles, and take action in ways that feel meaningful to you. Learn more at: 16 Days of Activism

·       Newborn Jaundice Program Work Standard Update

Th  The Work Standards for TcB and TSB Screening have been finalized and printed copies are in the WS binder near the TL desk.  The BEST way to have the most up to date version however is on the S Drive. Here is the path: ("S:\Healthy and Home\Jaundice Screening Program\Policy and Work Standards\SHA-Work-Standard-H&H TSB Screening Nov. 3 .docx") 

       A couple of highlights from the WS that we received more clarification on:

1.)    Screening for Newborns with Neurotoxicity Risk factors: Newborns with neurotoxicity risk factors need more rigorous and lengthier follow-up given that they don't behave like the newborns with physiologic jaundice. The CPS guidelines state that Peak TSB concentration generally occurs between 72 and 120 hours of age, when most healthy newborns are already home from hospital.

You will see the following update to the work standard: If neurotoxicity risk factors are present, (including positive DAT and albumin levels < 30) continue to follow the newborn and perform TcB/TSB screening until 120 hours of age or TcB/TSB falls into routine care (whichever occurs first).

2.)     Discharge Guidelines Clarification: We spoke with Dr. Olson about our questions surrounding telephone assessments. 

Yo  You will see the following update to the work standard: Term newborns ≥ 38 weeks’ gestation but <48 hours of age who have had two assessments (TcB or TSB), more than 24 hours apart, indicating Routine Care and all other assessments are within normal limits, may receive telephone follow-up to assess for risk factors for hyperbilirubinemia.  If indicated, based on telephone assessment, a home or clinic visit will be arranged (H&H or MRP). 

Essentially, our process is unchanged from what we were doing previously – the WS just has better language now. We start with a telephone assessment and offer a home visit as needed.  

MotherhoodYXE and MotherhoodYXE NISeeU Edition

You can now find information cards on both MotherhoodYXE and MotherhoodYXE NISeeU Edition parent support groups in the Breastfeeding Centre. Feel free to hand these out to any families that might find them valuable.