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Participants of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program can now take their exercises with them wherever they go, thanks to the generosity of one local group of physicians. 

Conscious, healthy eating habits should start in the home so children can make informed decisions about their diet on their own. Here, we will help parents understand ways in which they can inspire their kids to eat healthier.

At the YMCA, we encourage youth sports as a way to highlight the physical and mental benefits of sports for kids. 

The performing arts - whether it’s singing and dancing on stage or working behind the scenes - has numerous benefits on a child’s social, emotional and academic development.

Here are some easy ways to involve Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in everyday activities and interactions.

Parents now have the option to send their kids to a new before school child care program provided by the Greater Bergen County YMCA. 

The YMCA offers the following tips to help families incorporate healthy eating and regular physical activity into their lives.

The change in temperatures and fewer hours of sunlight that come with the colder months can make it difficult to maintain routines of getting outside and exercising. 

The East Orange YMCA has teamed up with The Bridge, a behavioral health organization in Essex County, to teach preschoolers and kindergarteners skills to cope with challenges as they grow.

Do you know what your child is doing online - more specifically, their online conversations and what they post on social media? 

The South Mountain YMCA will use a $15,000 grant to more deeply integrate character development and social-emotional learning practices into its program.

Self-esteem is important in building a child’s confidence, body image and identity. Here are some ways to build your child’s self-esteem on a daily basis.

Through the YMCA's financial assistance program, the Ghiassi family was able to afford child care for their son Danial at Peanut Shell Early Childhood Learning Center, and a YMCA membership.

To Fairview Lake YMCA Camps’ newest executive director, Marc Koch, working at camp is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle.

For seniors, regular physical activity is especially important as certain muscles and organs begin to weaken later in life, increasing the risk for injuries and compromising the ability to live independently.