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3 tips to help your child make friends
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3 tips to help your child make friends

14 December 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Making friends and learning how to manage social interactions is a huge part of the learning...read more
5 breakfasts you can make in 5 minutes
Healthy LivingYMCA Health and Fitness

5 breakfasts you can make in 5 minutes

13 December 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

People always say you shouldn’t skip breakfast because it’s the most important meal of the day....read more
Nine in a row: YMCA of Greater Toronto again recognized as a top GTA employer
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Nine in a row: YMCA of Greater Toronto again recognized as a top GTA employer

12 December 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The Y’s vision is to build healthy communities where everyone can thrive. This vision extends...read more
5 ways yoga can help you beat the winter blues
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5 ways yoga can help you beat the winter blues

08 December 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Cold, grey winter days can get you down. Here’s how yoga can help keep you grounded:1. Research...read more
Understanding toddler and preschooler friendships
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Understanding toddler and preschooler friendships

07 December 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

“Who are my daughter’s/son’s closest friends?” is one of the most frequently asked questions our...read more
Dedicated Y staff honoured at special ceremony
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Dedicated Y staff honoured at special ceremony

06 December 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Last night, in a ceremony at Toronto Central Grosvenor St. YMCA Centre, we paid tribute to over...read more
Y you should volunteer at the YMCA
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Y you should volunteer at the YMCA

05 December 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

Today is International Volunteer Day — and at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, it’s a day of...read more
How to age with grace: Tips from a 50-year YMCA member
Healthy LivingY Stories

How to age with grace: Tips from a 50-year YMCA member

02 December 2016 - by Talía Noya

Norm, a YMCA member for half a century, celebrated his 90th birthday today at the Toronto Central...read more
How to become a morning person
Healthy LivingYMCA Health and Fitness

How to become a morning person

02 December 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

I’m always jealous of people who can hop out of bed at the crack of dawn and get a head start on...read more
Help spread the love this holiday season
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Youth Programs

Help spread the love this holiday season

01 December 2016 - by Talía Noya

All month long, we are holding a food and winter clothing drive to ensure youth in need are...read more

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