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Eating Disorders in Children and Teens: Signs, Causes, and How to Help
February 23 to March 1 marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of...
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You Don’t Have to Explain Your Journey
Sam Disbrow: Feb 11, 2026
Finding Support Without Judgment During Body Change Wellness spaces can feel intimidating, especially when bodies are...
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Protecting Strength During Weight Loss
Sam Disbrow: Feb 11, 2026
Why Muscle, Mobility, and Balance Deserve Attention Weight loss is often framed as a single goal. But health is...
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What Comes After Weight Loss?
Sam Disbrow: Feb 11, 2026
Why Strength, Habits, and Community Matter More Than the Scale For many people, weight loss brings unexpected emotions....
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5 Heart Health Tips for Families
YMCA Staff: Feb 11, 2026
Maintaining a healthy heart goes beyond simply eating well and staying active. A heart-healthy lifestyle supports...
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Questions to Ask in Your Summer Camp Search
Mollie Shauger: Feb 11, 2026
Choosing the right summer camp for your child takes planning and care. You’ll want to weigh factors like camp...
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Metro YMCA Kicks Off 2026 ‘Charge Ahead’ Campaign
Mollie Shauger: Feb 10, 2026
LIVINGSTON, NJ – When Kaitlyn Ghiassi and her husband moved to New Jersey so he could begin an unpaid medical rotation,...
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How Summer Camp Prevents Learning Loss and Boosts Confidence
Mollie Shauger: Feb 5, 2026
Did you know that most students lose two months of math skills every summer, and low-income children typically lose...
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YMCA Staff Spotlight: Kelly Sansevere, School Age Child Care
Kelly Sansevere: Feb 3, 2026
My journey with the YMCA began when I was just 8 years old, when my mom enrolled me in after-care through the Montclair...
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How Mentors Empower Young Entrepreneurs at South Mountain YMCA
Nora Zobele, Mental Health Specialist: Jan 30, 2026
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - At the South Mountain YMCA, mentorship is at the heart of the Future Makers Entrepreneurial Program, a...
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West Essex YMCA Receives Donation of $80,000 to Support New Facility
Mollie Shauger: Jan 20, 2026
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The West Essex YMCA is excited to receive a generous contribution of $80,000 from the Rotary Club of...
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New Milford YMCA Celebrates High School Student-Athletes and Coaches
Mollie Shauger: Jan 12, 2026
NEW MILFORD, NJ - New Milford YMCA Program Center, a location of the Greater Bergen County YMCA, gathered Bergen...
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How to Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Mollie Shauger: Jan 7, 2026
If you’ve set out to improve your physical fitness and well-being, you probably know it’s not a small feat. Finding the...
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First Time at the Gym? Here are 7 Tips for Success
Mollie Shauger: Dec 30, 2025
Stepping into any gym or fitness center for the first time can be overwhelming, from all of the machines and equipment,...
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New Year's Resolutions: Small Steps to a Happier, Healthier You
Nora Zobele, Mental Health Specialist: Dec 29, 2025
As we wrap up the year and move into a season of reflection, many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions....
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Choosing the Right Child Care: Here’s What to Ask
Mollie Shauger: Dec 23, 2025
Whether you’re leaving your child for a few hours or a whole day, you want to know they’re in good hands. The research...
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Metro YMCA Raises $66K for Mental Health at Second Sporting Clays
Mollie Shauger: Dec 22, 2025
LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and...
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New Milford YMCA Program Center Welcomes 4 New Board Members
Mollie Shauger: Dec 16, 2025
NEW MILFORD, NJ - New Milford YMCA Program Center, a location of the Greater Bergen County YMCA, recently welcomed four...
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Brian Sheafer Promoted to Senior VP and COO
Mollie Shauger: Dec 16, 2025
LIVINGSTON, NJ — December 15, 2025 — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving...
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Steel Signing Marks Major Milestone in New West Essex YMCA Construction
Mollie Shauger: Dec 9, 2025
LIVINGSTON, NJ — December 5, 2025 — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges marked a major milestone Friday, Dec. 5 in the...
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