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Healthy Kids • Healthy Living
Celebrating the 125th anniversary of basketball: the sport invented at the Y
22 October 2015 - by Nicole Meredith
In December of 1891, YMCA members in Springfield, Mass. were struggling to stay active through...read more
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living
5 family-friendly activities at your Y this Thanksgiving
11 October 2015 - by Nicole Meredith
Thanksgiving is all about showing gratitude for the important things you're fortunate enough to...read more
Healthy Kids
ECE Workers are Key to Quality Child Care
09 October 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
A day in the life of a child care worker is non-stop, with attention shifting from one activity...read more
Healthy Kids
5 reasons you should walk your kids to school (and how to make it work with your schedule)
05 October 2015 - by Nicole Meredith
It's International Walk to School Week! Instead of piling into the car every morning, develop the...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids
YMCA’s Parkway Forest Child Care moves to a new home
02 October 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Since first opening its doors in 1970, Parkway Forest YMCA Child Care Centre has impacted the...read more
Healthy Kids
Prepping your little one for child care
02 October 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
First Day at child care can seem like a stressful event for little ones and parents, but it...read more
Healthy Kids
Helping parents create a successful Back-to-School routine
02 October 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Having a plan can help improve your morning routine and ensure the whole family starts the day...read more
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living
Join in and celebrate RBC Sports Day in Canada!
02 October 2015 - by ymcablog
Hey there sports lovers, we just found your new favourite day of the year!RBC Sports Day in...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids
5 Things to Do With Your Family at the Y on Family Day
02 October 2015 - by ymcablog
Family Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to plan some holiday fun with your...read more
Healthy Kids
5 tricks to keep your little ones cool this summer
29 July 2015 - by ymcablog
There are lots of ways to stay cool in the summer, such as staying indoors all day, but we...read more
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