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3 benefits of being active with your baby
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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
FREE Healthy Kids Day activities on April 29!
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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
Free camp program with Sidewalk Toronto launching in July
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Free camp program with Sidewalk Toronto launching in July

06 April 2018 - by Alex Te

Attention budding urbanists and city-builders! The YMCA of Greater Toronto, in partnership with...read more
How the Y helps 18,000 students fuel up to start the day
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How the Y helps 18,000 students fuel up to start the day

14 March 2018 - by Sasha Smith

Mornings at Brampton’s Sir Winston Churchill Public School are anything but quiet. Before the...read more
Pine Crest Leadership Programs Help Teens Reach New Heights
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Pine Crest Leadership Programs Help Teens Reach New Heights

26 February 2018 - by Sarah Joseph

Being a teen is hard. In addition to having a packed schedule with school, clubs, friends, and...read more
The meaning of #BlackGirlMagic and why it’s so important right now
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The meaning of #BlackGirlMagic and why it’s so important right now

20 February 2018 - by Sasha Smith

#BlackGirlMagic, a phrase coined by CaShawn Thompson back in 2013, has quickly evolved into an...read more
What to expect at a YMCA March Break Child Care program
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What to expect at a YMCA March Break Child Care program

12 February 2018 - by Sasha Smith

For kids, there’s nothing quite like March Break — no school, no early mornings, and plenty of...read more
3 clever ideas to get your child to fall in love with reading
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3 clever ideas to get your child to fall in love with reading

26 January 2018 - by Sasha Smith

Do you remember your favourite book from childhood? I sure do. It was (and still is) The Stinky...read more
The real reason why kids lose stuff (and how to handle it)
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The real reason why kids lose stuff (and how to handle it)

20 December 2017 - by Sasha Smith

Last week, I provided some tips and strategies to help kids keep track of their stuff. But as any...read more
Family-friendly holiday activities that give back
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Family-friendly holiday activities that give back

18 December 2017 - by Sasha Smith

The holidays are upon us once again, which means your kid is bound to catch a horrible case of...read more

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