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Healthy Living • YMCA Employment Programs
3 ways you can practice mindfulness while you work
29 July 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Life at work can be a never-ending to-do list. Call this person back, send those emails, book...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 Communities • YMCA Employment Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
3 reasons youth jobs matter
27 July 2016 - by June Findlay
Recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached out via Twitter to Canada’s youth to talk about...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
5 reasons to make a gym buddy
26 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
If your workout routine isn’t yielding results, you might be tempted to try adding more reps and...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 Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
4 Techniques to Soothe Sore Muscles
22 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Morning-after aches can be a good thing — they’re often proof you got a good workout the day...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives
Local knowledge=global empowerment: YMCA International's Global Learning Forum
21 July 2016 - by June Findlay
On a sunny afternoon inside the Central YMCA earlier this week, a group of people from all walks...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 Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
The 5-step formula for SMART goals that yield real results
19 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Your dream of a healthy lifestyle will only become a reality if you hit the gym with a plan....read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
Bridging the digital divide: How the YMCA facilitates bright futures for youth in the digital job sector
18 July 2016 - by June Findlay
The story is so familiar that we likely know at least one person who’s currently living it: a...read more
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