Emily Synnott

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not - Dr. Seuss

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

How lucky are we @THP_hospital?? Thanks to the annual grant from @CPCharity, we now have Smart TVs and gaming systems loaded with the best games in our playroom and @POGO4kids satellite clinic for kids to stream their favourite shows and enjoy gaming while receiving treatment 🙌

[CACLL @CanadaChildLife]

Proud to see the new HSO paediatric pain management standard that our very own president Sandy Baggott @sjbaggo on the working group! #childlife #ccls #painmanagement #pain #Pediatrics #canada

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

@bunsenbernerbmd Arwyn 😍

[Trillium Health Partners @THP_hospital]

ICYMI: For #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, Credit Valley Hospital’s POGO Satellite Clinic hosted a picnic in partnership with Little Heroes.

It was a fun day for children, their families & community members to learn more about childhood cancer & resources in the #Peel region.

[Trillium Health Partners @THP_hospital]

School is almost back! ⏰✏️

For kids, starting school can be an anxious time.

THP’s Child Life Specialist Emily Synnott (@ChildLifeEm) shares her top 3 tips for kicking off the year with confidence! #BackToSchoolTips

@regionofpeel @PeelSchools @tdsb

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

The feeling is mutual!! What a beautiful surprise to run into you and reconnect and share the memories ❤️

[Lisa Daechsel (she/her) @LisaDaechsel]

I am so excited I was able to reconnect with my internship supervisor @ChildLifeEm at the ACLP conference after not seeing each other for 7 years! She taught me so much and I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for her guidance and support #childlife @AssocChildLife

[Lisa Daechsel (she/her) @LisaDaechsel]

I am so excited I was able to reconnect with my internship supervisor @ChildLifeEm at the ACLP conference after not seeing each other for 7 years! She taught me so much and I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for her guidance and support #childlife @AssocChildLife

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

I just downloaded the Signal for Help Responder’s Action Guide on gender-based violence. Join me and the Canadian Women’s Foundation to learn how to offer stigma-free support to friends, family, and coworkers. https://t.co/vP6XpGbL2Z

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

Thank you @HaltonHlthcare for organizing this fun celebration of #ChildLifeSpecialists! To my child life friends and colleagues - Happy #ChildLifeMonth! 🙌🎉🦄💪🏻🎮🧩🧸 You inspire me 🤗

[Halton Healthcare @HaltonHlthcare]

The Child Life community works together to provide exemplary psychosocial care to infants, children, youth, & families. This collaboration across organizations & throughout the community is what makes Child Life so special! On behalf of Halton Healthcare, Happy #ChildLifeMonth!❤️

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

@EleLee70 My condolences on your loss

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

Paediatric nurses @THP_hospital having fun test driving the new gaming systems made possible through @CPCharity to ensure an exceptional patient experience filled with fun and distraction for kids and teens! Tough job, but someone has to do it!

[Child's Play Charity @CPCharity]

This would not be possible without the community's support.

Thank you.🙏💚

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

Even more amazing, @THP_hospital was able to purchase iPads for both #Paediatric inpatient units thanks to @CPCharity so kids could enjoy #Distraction and #Entertainment (and some virtual schoolwork) during their hospital stay. #ThankYou 🙌

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

So #Grateful to be a recipient of @CPCharity Equipment Grant @THP_hospital in 2021!! We now have awesome new fully loaded gaming systems at both our hospital locations that the kids and teens have been loving ❤️🎮👍🏼. Thank you to all the donors who support @CPCharity!!

[Surrey Place @SurreyPlaceON]

Our clinical team created this social story for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (#IDD) to learn what to expect when getting their #COVID19 vaccine. Read it here: https://t.co/UMtCrN9fKm

#InThisTogether #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

[Alexx | Child Life Specialist (she/her) @ChildLifeAlexx]

Amazing work being done at @MGHToronto in the name of child-friendly care! Well on their way a team of 7 #childlifespecialists to support the 5-11yr COVID #vaccine program 👏🏻 well done!! @ChildLifeMorgan https://t.co/IeO1W4Odxc

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

@EGruenwoldt @CTV_AvisFavaro @picardonhealth 🤩

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

So amazing to see child-focused clinics with #ChildLifeSpecialist support available to create a positive experience for kids getting their COVID vaccine! Well done @MGHToronto @ChildLifeMorgan #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

[Michael Garron Hospital @MGHToronto]

You can book a 1st dose appointment for children aged 5-11 at our Thorncliffe Park clinic. It features a family-friendly design, including:

✓ Separate pods for privacy
✓ Positive distractions like puppets + iPads
✓ Child Life Specialists

Book now: https://t.co/MxPyOgaapH 2/8

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

When given time, space and tool needed to communicate their thoughts and feelings, children are such powerful advocates for themselves! HCP can help children make informed choices about their pain management by providing developmentally-appropriate and honest information.

[Dr. Christine Chambers @DrCChambers]

A3: Patients and their families are at the centre of @KidsinPain. SKIP is on a mission to close the gap between knowledge and action and get evidence into the hands of those who needed it most, including parents and children! #ItDoesntHaveToHurt #ChildHealthCan2021

[Emily Synnott @ChildLifeEm]

@stephparavan Absolutely! And there are so many creative strategies that can be used that cost no $$ at all and can involve items or skills that the family has available already. Families are experts at these #PainHacks! #ItDoesntHaveToHurt #ChildHealthCan2021