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4 life skills you can teach your kids through snack baskets (while quelling their incessant “I’m hungry!”s)
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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
5 ways to move your networking online through LinkedIn
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5 ways to move your networking online through LinkedIn

27 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

When it comes to networking for employment opportunities, many people prefer to connect face to...read more
5 strategies to help children cope with stress
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5 strategies to help children cope with stress

24 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Childhood is often thought to be a carefree time. The outbreak of COVID-19, however, has...read more
It’s okay not to feel motivated today: A trainer’s guide to boosting your mood and freeing yourself from guilt
Healthy LivingYMCA 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
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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
6 resources to help you manage new financial, child care, or employment challenges
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6 resources to help you manage new financial, child care, or employment challenges

22 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

There’s so much news coming at us all day, every day, it’s impossible to sift through it all. It...read more
Flashlight Fun: an independent quiet-time game for kids
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

Flashlight Fun: an independent quiet-time game for kids

16 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

From what we can tell, all kids love flashlights, so playing around with one is bound to keep...read more
3 activities that will spark your kids' imagination and give you some time to yourself
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

3 activities that will spark your kids' imagination and give you some time to yourself

16 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This is the time of year we’re supposed to be escaping our winter hibernation and venturing into...read more
A yogi's guide to cultivating inner peace, even in the most stressful times
Healthy LivingYMCA 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 KidsHealthy LivingYMCA 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

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