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An easy activity to help you protect your mental health and find your zen
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

An easy activity to help you protect your mental health and find your zen

22 May 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Every one of us has a responsibility to protect ourselves and our communities by practicing...read more
4 ways to stay safe if you're gambling online
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs

4 ways to stay safe if you're gambling online

22 May 2020 - by Alex Kleynhans, YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling a bit stressed as of late. Between the constant...read more
4 ways to build up your confidence before a job interview
Healthy Living • YMCA Employment Programs

4 ways to build up your confidence before a job interview

04 May 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Whether you’re applying for your first job, returning to work after a break, or leaving a...read more
Fun family fitness challenges guaranteed to tire your kids out
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Child Care • YMCA Health and Fitness

Fun family fitness challenges guaranteed to tire your kids out

30 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Does it feel like your kids are bouncing off the walls? These fitness challenges will let them...read more
4 life skills you can teach your kids through snack baskets (while quelling their incessant “I’m hungry!”s)
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living

4 life skills you can teach your kids through snack baskets (while quelling their incessant “I’m hungry!”s)

28 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The “snack basket” trend has taken off with families during COVID-19 school closures. While...read more
It’s okay not to feel motivated today: A trainer’s guide to boosting your mood and freeing yourself from guilt
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

It’s okay not to feel motivated today: A trainer’s guide to boosting your mood and freeing yourself from guilt

23 April 2020 - by Nicole Meredith

I don't know about you, but I've lost count of how many days I've been stuck inside. I've also...read more
Planting the seeds for community: YMCA farmer Mel explains why local produce needs our support
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Planting the seeds for community: YMCA farmer Mel explains why local produce needs our support

22 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

May 11 is a big day for farmer Mélisanne. That’s the day she and her team plant the seeds for the...read more
A yogi's guide to cultivating inner peace, even in the most stressful times
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

A yogi's guide to cultivating inner peace, even in the most stressful times

16 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Our regular everyday lives are stressful enough, never mind this "new normal" we're all...read more
Picky eater pleasers: 3 fruit and veggie packed snacks your kids will love
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Child Care

Picky eater pleasers: 3 fruit and veggie packed snacks your kids will love

14 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By: Rori Caffrey, YMCA Child and Family DevelopmentIf your kids are like mine, their helping of...read more
3 easy ways to boost your mood with at-home yoga and meditation
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

3 easy ways to boost your mood with at-home yoga and meditation

02 April 2020 - by Zoja Popovic

We’ve all heard that practicing yoga can help you find balance — and we’re not just...read more

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