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4 ways to build up your confidence before a job interview

04 May 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Whether you’re applying for your first job, returning to work after a break, or leaving a...read more

Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Child Care • YMCA Health and Fitness

Fun family fitness challenges guaranteed to tire your kids out

30 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Does it feel like your kids are bouncing off the walls? These fitness challenges will let them...read more

Healthy Kids • Healthy Living

4 life skills you can teach your kids through snack baskets (while quelling their incessant “I’m hungry!”s)

28 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The “snack basket” trend has taken off with families during COVID-19 school closures. While...read more

YMCA Employment Programs

5 ways to move your networking online through LinkedIn

27 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

When it comes to networking for employment opportunities, many people prefer to connect face to...read more

Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

5 strategies to help children cope with stress

24 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Childhood is often thought to be a carefree time. The outbreak of COVID-19, however, has...read more

Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

It’s okay not to feel motivated today: A trainer’s guide to boosting your mood and freeing yourself from guilt

23 April 2020 - by Nicole Meredith

I don't know about you, but I've lost count of how many days I've been stuck inside. I've also...read more

Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Planting the seeds for community: YMCA farmer Mel explains why local produce needs our support

22 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

May 11 is a big day for farmer Mélisanne. That’s the day she and her team plant the seeds for the...read more

Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs

6 resources to help you manage new financial, child care, or employment challenges

22 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

There’s so much news coming at us all day, every day, it’s impossible to sift through it all. It...read more

Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

Flashlight Fun: an independent quiet-time game for kids

16 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

From what we can tell, all kids love flashlights, so playing around with one is bound to keep...read more

Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

3 activities that will spark your kids' imagination and give you some time to yourself

16 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This is the time of year we’re supposed to be escaping our winter hibernation and venturing into...read more

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