Youth & Family

A 2018 study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, showed that just 5% of youth ages five to 18 reported meeting the federally recommended amount of exercise:...

With the rise of technology and access to endless information online, internet safety for kids is an increasingly common concern in households across the country....

Our world has become faster paced, and children are exposed to increasing rates of reinforcement outside of the classroom. Teachers must stay abreast with effective...

Valentine’s Day is the day to show and share love. Showing your members that you care about them with a special Valentine’s Day event can...

When the French Creek Family YMCA in Avon, Ohio, set its focus on increasing family programming and noticed an area of the facility being underused,...

Learn how to create a dynamic afterschool community from the Weinstein JCC. Afterschool means something cool at the Weinstein JCC, in Richmond, Virginia. The Weinstein...

Children of all ages come into your facility each day, whether it be for child-care services, swim lessons or sports. But how can you ensure...

Summer is the perfect season for families to spend time together participating in outdoor programs. With an array of options available, you want to make...

This month, we spoke with Courtney Harrness, a multi-site executive director for the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, about summer youth programming. Can you...

Last week, as I was out enjoying a Friday evening with my family, we tried a new restaurant. The food was fine. The atmosphere was...