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Why overscheduling hurts your child and 6 tips to prevent it
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Why overscheduling hurts your child and 6 tips to prevent it

01 November 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

With updates from Tia Chung on November 6, 2025As parents, we all want the best for our children....read more
Last minute tips for a fun and safe Halloween
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Last minute tips for a fun and safe Halloween

25 October 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Halloween is just around the corner. It’s less than six days away to be exact! While your kids...read more
7 positive discipline tips for parents
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7 positive discipline tips for parents

18 October 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

October is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario. The focus of this month is to raise awareness...read more
The importance of positive discipline
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The importance of positive discipline

11 October 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

For many parents, discipline is one of the toughest parts of the job. But it’s also one of the...read more
Raising kids in the digital age & developing healthy technology habits
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Raising kids in the digital age & developing healthy technology habits

23 September 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Last summer while my family was at amusement park, my daughter turned to my husband and asked...read more
YMCA Child Care parents share their back-to-school experiences
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YMCA Child Care parents share their back-to-school experiences

09 September 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

This past summer was a big one for six-year-old Elyse, who spent July and August with older kids...read more
4 tips for a seamless back to school transition
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4 tips for a seamless back to school transition

30 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

After a long summer break, getting back into school mode can be a challenge. As the days of...read more
4 easy ways to simplify your family's morning routine
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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
How to choose the right preschool for your child
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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
6 books to help prepare your child for preschool or kindergarten
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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

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