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5 tricks to keep your little ones cool this summer
Healthy Kids

5 tricks to keep your little ones cool this summer

29 July 2015 - by ymcablog

There are lots of ways to stay cool in the summer, such as staying indoors all day, but we...read more
Five easy steps to finding child care at the YMCA
Healthy CommunitiesHealthy Kids

Five easy steps to finding child care at the YMCA

12 June 2015 - by ymcablog

As we start thinking ahead to the next school year, many parents ask us about the types of child...read more
Getting Your Kids Active: Tips from Moms
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Getting Your Kids Active: Tips from Moms

04 June 2015 - by ymcablog

We know that as parents, your top priority is the health of your children. Ensuring your kids eat...read more
8 Tips for Quick and Easy Camp Lunches
Healthy KidsYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

8 Tips for Quick and Easy Camp Lunches

12 May 2015 - by ymcablog

Are you planning on sending your kid(s) to camp this summer? YMCA Camp Pine Crest’s Food Service...read more
Y Stories: The Balasubramaniam family
Healthy Kids

Y Stories: The Balasubramaniam family

09 April 2015 - by ymcablog

We are very fortunate to be part of the lives of our members and their families as we provide the...read more
Taste of Spring: Healthy and Fun Eats to make this March Break
Healthy Kids

Taste of Spring: Healthy and Fun Eats to make this March Break

16 March 2015 - by ymcablog

Now that the city is finally thawing (*happy dance*), and spring is almost here, it's time to...read more
Family Values at Russell Barber YMCA Child Care Centre: A letter from Cristina
Healthy Kids

Family Values at Russell Barber YMCA Child Care Centre: A letter from Cristina

18 February 2015 - by ymcablog

Every day, more than 19,000 children have fun, socialize and learn at our 230 Child Care centres...read more
Guest Post: 5 Ways to Play This Winter
Healthy KidsHealthy Living

Guest Post: 5 Ways to Play This Winter

05 February 2015 - by ymcablog

Author Deb Lowther (@Deb_Lowther) writes about finding, creating and maintaining healthy family...read more
Start the year off right with a dose of antioxidant-rich foods!
Healthy KidsHealthy Living

Start the year off right with a dose of antioxidant-rich foods!

16 January 2015 - by ymcablog

Antioxidants are naturally found in foods like vegetables, fruit, whole grains, lentils, nuts,...read more
Y loves child care workers
Healthy Kids

Y loves child care workers

29 October 2014 - by ymcablog

Our Registered Early Childhood Educators are crucial to our licensed child care programs. Our...read more

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