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Mom Facing Language Barrier & No Work Experience Becomes Employment Success Story
14 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Khadiza moved to Canada from Bangladesh so her son could have a better education, but she quickly...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Youth Programs
Summer Work Student Exchange Program Shapes Teen’s Career Path
13 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Sanjana has been involved with the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) Program since 2015....read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
3 ways we’re supporting mental health at work
10 May 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
On Thursday, May 9th, we sowed an entire garden of green, wearing the colour of mental health...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
5 psychologist-approved tips to help you talk mental health with your kids (Part 1)
10 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan
Talking to our kids about mental health can feel daunting. “Where do I begin?” “What can I say to...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Let’s talk children's mental health: signs, symptoms, and disorders (Part 3)
09 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan
It’s normal to feel sad from time to time. When the weather’s gloomy, or things don’t go as you...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Let’s talk children's mental health: signs, symptoms, and disorders (Part 2)
08 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan
Without a doubt, parenthood is exhausting. Between balancing work, family, and everything in...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Let’s talk children's mental health: signs, symptoms & disorders (Part 1)
07 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan
As parents, we always want what’s best for our children. Whether it’s hacking into our vacation...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
Thriving in Canada: How a Syrian Immigrant Found Her Perfect Job
07 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
When Dima arrived in Canada from Syria last year, she wasn’t sure what kind of job she wanted....read more
Healthy Living • Support the Y • Y Stories • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
From Camper to Camp Director: a Lifelong YMCA Leadership Experience
06 May 2019 - by Alex Te
Meryl’s experience with YMCA Day Camps started a decade ago, at the age of 7 or 8 . She attended...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
Let’s talk children's mental health: Is it “too early” or “too late” to start thinking about it?
06 May 2019 - by Dawn Yan
Imagine this: you’re a first-time parent whose due date was just pushed up 2 weeks and suddenly...read more
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