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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
How donors helped Jerry find child care and open doors for his daughter
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How donors helped Jerry find child care and open doors for his daughter

29 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

All year long, YMCA of Greater Toronto members and families share amazing stories about their...read more
How to teach your children about bullying
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How to teach your children about bullying

22 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Bullying has unfortunately become a common occurrence in the lives of young people. It is an...read more
How to avoid overscheduling your kids
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How to avoid overscheduling your kids

01 November 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Team sports, swimming lessons, art class, and music lessons — there are so many extracurricular...read more
Last minute tips for a fun and safe Halloween
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Last minute tips for a fun and safe Halloween

25 October 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Halloween is just around the corner. It’s less than six days away to be exact! While your kids...read more
7 positive discipline tips for parents
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7 positive discipline tips for parents

18 October 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

October is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario. The focus of this month is to raise awareness...read more
The importance of positive discipline
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The importance of positive discipline

11 October 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

For many parents, discipline is one of the toughest parts of the job. But it’s also one of the...read more
Raising kids in the digital age & developing healthy technology habits
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Raising kids in the digital age & developing healthy technology habits

23 September 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Last summer while my family was at amusement park, my daughter turned to my husband and asked...read more
YMCA Child Care parents share their back-to-school experiences
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YMCA Child Care parents share their back-to-school experiences

09 September 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

This past summer was a big one for six-year-old Elyse, who spent July and August with older kids...read more
4 tips for a seamless back to school transition
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4 tips for a seamless back to school transition

30 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

After a long summer break, getting back into school mode can be a challenge. As the days of...read more

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