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Benefits of Working With a Personal Trainer
If you're setting out on a journey to become stronger and more fit, congratulations! You've already taken the first step toward reaching your personal health and wellness goals. Now, you just need to plan and execute the workouts. If that sounds intimidating, don't worry — a personal trainer can take the guesswork out of your…
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How to Make the Right Choice for Your Child’s Swim Lessons
At some point, most parents will consider if swim instruction is a good decision for their child. With more research and data, we're finding that the answer is a clear "yes". There are the obvious safety reasons: drowning has long been a leading cause of injury or death for children under the age of 14,…
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7 Tips For Choosing A Child Care Service
Whether you want to improve your child's socialization and behavior early or relieve some of the weight from personal and work obligations, picking the right child care services is crucial. You'll want a place that's clean and staffed with experienced and passionate caregivers. If you live in the Greater Philadelphia area, you'll find plenty of…
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When Is Your Child Ready to Enroll in Preschool?
Your 3-year-old is out of diapers, talking more and playing with friends, but are they ready for preschool? This is a question many parents wonder when their child gets to this stage of life. And while you may feel emotionally unprepared to send your child to school, rest assured that they will gain many benefits…
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Swimming for Beginners: 6 Basic Skills Everyone Should Learn
Swimming is a fun way to spend a summer afternoon while encouraging various health benefits like improving your mood and decreasing the risk of certain health conditions. While swimming may look exciting, it can be scary for children and adults who aren't accustomed to the water. The activity requires full-body strength, proper breathing techniques and…
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How to Choose a Fun, Social, and Local Summer Day Camp for Your Child
Written by: Nicole Flynn, Association Summer Day Camp DirectorThere is nothing more precious to you than your child. Choosing the right camp to enroll them in for the summer can be tough.As the region’s largest provider of camp and child care, we’ve learned a few things about what parents want, what kids need, and how…
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Benefits of Youth Sport Leagues
Kids' sport leagues in the Greater Philadelphia area are an incredible opportunity to get your child involved in a team sport, whether they're already athletes or have not played. Read these seven benefits of joining a Greater Philadelphia YMCA youth sports league. 1. Better Physical Fitness and Health Kids who play sports can maintain a…
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