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3 clever ideas to get your child to fall in love with reading
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

3 clever ideas to get your child to fall in love with reading

26 January 2018 - by Sasha Smith

Do you remember your favourite book from childhood? I sure do. It was (and still is) The Stinky...read more
The real reason why kids lose stuff (and how to handle it)
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

The real reason why kids lose stuff (and how to handle it)

20 December 2017 - by Sasha Smith

Last week, I provided some tips and strategies to help kids keep track of their stuff. But as any...read more
Family-friendly holiday activities that give back
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

Family-friendly holiday activities that give back

18 December 2017 - by Sasha Smith

The holidays are upon us once again, which means your kid is bound to catch a horrible case of...read more
How to help your kid keep track of their belongings
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How to help your kid keep track of their belongings

14 December 2017 - by Sasha Smith

It’s that time of year again when mittens go missing, snowpants mysteriously walk away, and kids...read more
Meet Dayna, a dynamic Y Day Camp Director
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Meet Dayna, a dynamic Y Day Camp Director

11 December 2017 - by Leigh Coffey

Our president and CEO, Medhat Mahdy, has always said that it is not the buildings, but the people...read more
Fresh and fun school lunch ideas your kids will actually want to eat
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

Fresh and fun school lunch ideas your kids will actually want to eat

27 November 2017 - by Sasha Smith

You started the school year off strong with a solid lunch prep routine and heaps of nutritious...read more
3 powerful picture books all about children’s rights
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

3 powerful picture books all about children’s rights

20 November 2017 - by Sasha Smith

Each year on November 20th, communities across the globe unite in celebration of World Children’s...read more
What’s for lunch at Brownridge Y? A healthy meal, made from scratch
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What’s for lunch at Brownridge Y? A healthy meal, made from scratch

16 November 2017 - by Sasha Smith

At the Thornhill Brownridge YMCA Centre, lunch means whole grains, lots of fruits and vegetables,...read more
Take our Kids to Work Day: a window into the working world
Healthy Kids • YMCA Events

Take our Kids to Work Day: a window into the working world

08 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

On November 1, the YMCA of Greater Toronto welcomed grade 9 students across the GTA to explore...read more
4 must-read picture books that inspire kids to give back
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care • YMCA Volunteers

4 must-read picture books that inspire kids to give back

19 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Sasha SmithVolunteering, even at an early age, can teach your child about compassion,...read more

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