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How to help children cope with stress: Simple ways families and educators can support mental health
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How to help children cope with stress: Simple ways families and educators can support mental health

09 May 2025 - by Tia Chung

All children feel stress sometimes, whether they’re starting something new, missing someone they...read more
Books that build self-regulation skills: 5 recommendations from YMCA educators
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Books that build self-regulation skills: 5 recommendations from YMCA educators

06 May 2025 - by Tia Chung

Big feelings can be beautiful, and sometimes a little overwhelming. One moment, your child is...read more
Black History Month 2025: Bridging the past and the future
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Black History Month 2025: Bridging the past and the future

06 May 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

During Black History Month, youth in the YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program learned from...read more
New lower price + 5 free passes: Young Adult Memberships at Central Y just got better
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New lower price + 5 free passes: Young Adult Memberships at Central Y just got better

02 May 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Ready to celebrate more fun, more savings, and shine bright at the Y this summer?  On May 1,...read more
YMCA Charity 5K sponsors invest in community health — for generations to come
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YMCA Charity 5K sponsors invest in community health — for generations to come

15 April 2025 - by Nicole Meredith

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors that we can...read more
What to expect from a Before and After School program
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What to expect from a Before and After School program

11 April 2025 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

With updates by Tia Chung on April 11, 2025The before and after school program at the YMCA is a...read more
National Indigenous Languages Day
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National Indigenous Languages Day

28 March 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Preserving and celebrating Indigenous languages“Language is the expression of our culture and our...read more
La ludification dans l'éducation : Présente-t-elle des risques pour les jeunes ?

La ludification dans l'éducation : Présente-t-elle des risques pour les jeunes ?

12 March 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Dans le monde d'aujourd'hui, où tout va très vite et où la technologie est omniprésente, il peut...read more
Inspiring women accelerating action: An International Women's Day special feature
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Inspiring women accelerating action: An International Women's Day special feature

07 March 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We're celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8) which highlights gender equity and equality...read more
Gamification in education: Does it present risks to youth?

Gamification in education: Does it present risks to youth?

06 March 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, capturing and maintaining the attention of...read more

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