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Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
3 tips on managing your expectations during the toddler years
26 April 2018 - by Sasha Smith
Ever wonder why your 3-year-old won’t put their toys away — no matter how many tidy-up songs you...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
How the Y is raising the next generation of dog guides
25 April 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
One of my latest assignments for “work” was to hang out with adorable 3-month-old puppy Thea, and...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Volunteers
Celebrate the Value of Volunteering — building confidence, connections, and community
20 April 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Donna Morrison, Acting General Manager of Volunteer DevelopmentIt’s hard to imagine life at...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Green Team
Green roofs to greenhouses: environmental sustainability at the Y
19 April 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto has been selected as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
More than 60 YMCA volunteers receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award
18 April 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt
The Ontario Volunteer Services Award recognizes volunteers who provide committed and dedicated...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Employment Programs • YMCA Newcomer Programs
Making a change for good: Pamela’s Y Story
18 April 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By: Yonatan KifluIn her role at the YMCA’s Employment Services centre in Mississauga, Pamela Yap...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
Bringing quality and excellence to YMCA fitness classes: Marilyn’s volunteer journey
16 April 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt
Four minutes to go until the start of my first Cyclefit class, and I’m already sweating bullets....read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Youth Programs
How Camp Programs Help Kids Learn to Manage Risk
13 April 2018 - by Sarah Joseph
Summer camp is tons of fun for kids, with days and nights chock full with great activities, new...read more
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
3 benefits of being active with your baby
11 April 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Let’s face it: having a baby makes it hard to stay committed to your fitness goals. Even if...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Health and Fitness
FREE Healthy Kids Day activities on April 29!
09 April 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
We all know why kids need tons of physical activity: it sets them up for a lifetime of good...read more
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