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Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
4 easy ways to simplify your family's morning routine
23 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care
Every parent has experienced the struggle of the morning routine. From meltdowns over lost shoes...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
What to expect from a Before and After School program
16 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care
This time of year is when families begin transitioning from a relaxed summer schedule to...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Celebrating tradition with the Pine Crest Games
15 August 2016 - by Ruth Mills
When you ask a camper what their favourite part of camp is, answers include activities such as...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
How to choose the right preschool for your child
08 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care
Whether parents are sending their children off to preschool for socialization or preparation for...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
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
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
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
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Child Care
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
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
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
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Come See What's Cooking at YMCA Day Camps
15 July 2016 - by Elizabeth Burrows
Like many kids, Marcus loves helping out in the kitchen — so much so, in fact, that observing...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Child Care
How to use technology to get the kids outdoors
13 July 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care
Smartphones, tablets, cameras, and apps for every interest or hobby — there's no denying the role...read more
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