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6 books to help prepare your child for preschool or kindergarten
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6 books to help prepare your child for preschool or kindergarten

02 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Starting school can be an exciting and frightening time for young children. Reading books about...read more
3 ways you can practice mindfulness while you work
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3 ways you can practice mindfulness while you work

29 July 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Life at work can be a never-ending to-do list. Call this person back, send those emails, book...read more
5 ways parents can help toddlers and preschoolers develop independence
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5 ways parents can help toddlers and preschoolers develop independence

28 July 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

“I want to do it by myself!”“Don’t help me!”“I’m a big kid — let me do it!”These are common...read more
3 reasons youth jobs matter
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3 reasons youth jobs matter

27 July 2016 - by June Findlay

Recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached out via Twitter to Canada’s youth to talk about...read more
5 reasons to make a gym buddy
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5 reasons to make a gym buddy

26 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

If your workout routine isn’t yielding results, you might be tempted to try adding more reps and...read more
7 DIY summer activities and games for kids
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7 DIY summer activities and games for kids

25 July 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

We’re halfway through summer and we’ve had some really great weather these past few weeks. Let’s...read more
4 Techniques to Soothe Sore Muscles
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4 Techniques to Soothe Sore Muscles

22 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Morning-after aches can be a good thing — they’re often proof you got a good workout the day...read more
Local knowledge=global empowerment: YMCA International's Global Learning Forum
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Local knowledge=global empowerment: YMCA International's Global Learning Forum

21 July 2016 - by June Findlay

On a sunny afternoon inside the Central YMCA earlier this week, a group of people from all walks...read more
 Developing new skills at summer camp
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 Developing new skills at summer camp

20 July 2016 - by Ruth Mills

Summer camp is, of course, a great place to make new friends, try new things, and create lasting...read more
The 5-step formula for SMART goals that yield real results
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The 5-step formula for SMART goals that yield real results

19 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Your dream of a healthy lifestyle will only become a reality if you hit the gym with a plan....read more

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