KFFRC - Bay Bulls - Healthy Baby Club

11/05/2025

10/18/2025

Peer Support Group for New and Expecting Parents: October 20-24th.

Register to join us in-person or virtually!

Lifewise is offering a free Perinatal Support Group facilitated by trained Peer Supporters with lived experience. Whether you're pregnant or in the first year after giving birth, you're not alone, come connect with others who truly understand.

What to Expect:
A welcoming, judgment-free space to share, listen, and support each other through the highs and lows of the perinatal journey. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just want to talk, this group is here for you.

Schedule:

Virtual group:
Monday | 6:00–7:30 PM

In-person group (child friendly):
Tuesday | 10:00–11:30 AM

Virtual group:
Wednesday | 10:00–11:30 AM

In-person group (adult only):
Thursday | 6:00–7:30 PM

Workshop (adult only):
Friday | 10:00–11:30 AM

In-person at 878 Topsail Rd

To register for perinatal support groups and workshops, click the link below, scan the QR code, or call 1-855-753-2560 and a Peer Supporter can help you!

https://forms.gle/HgDmZ8iGTCuaV9i3A

You deserve support and we're here to offer it.



[ID] A promotional graphic for Lifewise’s Perinatal Peer Support Groups. The heading reads: “Peer Support Group for New and Expecting Parents,” with the subheading “October 20–24.” In the bottom right corner, there is a photo of a small group of people talking, with one person gently placing a hand on another’s shoulder in a supportive gesture. Surrounding the photo are colorful circles in green, yellow, red, and grey. Two of the circles include the text: “Sensitivity” and “Self-Love.” On the left side of the graphic, it says “Join Us! Facilitated by” followed by the Lifewise logo. A QR code is included for registration.

08/04/2025

🚨Air Quality Alert for Bay Bulls Residents

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for parts of the Avalon Peninsula, including Bay Bulls, due to wildfire smoke drifting into the region.

🗺 Affected Areas:
Avalon Peninsula North
St. John’s and vicinity
Conception Bay North
Holyrood region

🌬 Smoke Forecast:
Winds currently W/SW 20 km/h, gusting to 40
Shifting NW by Tuesday morning, then NE Tuesday afternoon
Expect smoke levels to vary by location as wind direction changes

⚠️ Who's at Risk:
Seniors (65+)
Pregnant individuals
Infants and young children
People with chronic illnesses
Outside workers

If You Notice Symptoms:
Coughing, sore throat, headaches, or trouble breathing. Stay indoors and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.

🚑 Severe signs (wheezing, chest pain, persistent cough) Call 9-1-1

✅ Safety Tips:
Limit outdoor time and intense activity
Keep windows/doors closed
Use air purifiers or clean HVAC filters
Wear a fitted N95 mask if you must go out
Stay cool in case of extreme heat overlap

🔗For updates on the Air Quality Alert: https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=47.318,-52.814

06/06/2025

Preparing your young child for the arrival of a new sibling can help create a positive attitude and response.

Jealousy and Sibling Rivalry: Newborn Edition Preparing your young child for the arrival of a new sibling can help create a positive attitude and response. Bringing Home a New Baby Welcoming a new baby into your home is an exciting time, but it can also bring a mix of emotions—joy, love, nervousne...

05/22/2025

Letting a baby “cry it out” might seem like a way to make them more independent, but science shows this can be harmful—especially during the first six months of life. Babies cry because it’s their only way to communicate. Whether they’re hungry, uncomfortable, or need comfort, ignoring those cries sends a message that their needs don’t matter. Over time, babies may stop crying not because they’ve learned independence, but because they’ve learned no one will come. This emotional detachment can deeply affect their trust and emotional development.

During infancy, the brain is rapidly developing, and nurturing from caregivers plays a major role. Stress from being left to cry for long periods raises cortisol levels, which can interfere with growth hormones and even damage nerve tissues in the brain. This can lead to long-term problems such as anxiety, aggression, and difficulty with emotional expression and social skills later in life. Certain genes related to emotional regulation need nurturing to be activated during this early critical window; without it, those genes stay off, increasing risk of lifelong anxiety and behavioral problems.

Parents play a key role in shaping their baby’s emotional and mental foundation. Responding with love, comfort, and attention doesn’t “spoil” a child—it builds trust, resilience, and emotional stability. Every ignored cry might not just hurt in the moment, but shape a lifetime.

04/08/2025

03/04/2025

The Early Learning Gateway is an online platform to help improve access to early learning and child care in Newfoundland and Labrador.
https://www.gov.nl.ca/earlylearninggateway/