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How Regular Swimming Can Improve Your Fitness And Well-Being
When we were young, we may have looked forward to summer days full of swimming at the local pool, but swimming is a hobby most of us do less and less often as we get older. If you've never lost the love of swimming, that's amazing! However, if you are just recently getting your feet…
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How to Play Pickleball: A Guide for Beginners
Despite its unique name, pickleball is becoming a popular sport, with 4.8 million players in the United States in 2021. Pickleball is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis. It was invented in 1965 by Barney McCallum, Joel Pritchard, and Bill Bell and is named after Pritchard's dog Pickles. This fast-paced game requires little equipment and is simple to learn. Getting Started When…
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The Benefits of Summer Camps for Children
Summer is nearly here, bringing about many new considerations for parents. Most parents must consider childcare for the summer, activities to prevent their kids from being bored and educational programs. A go-to solution for these concerns is summer camp. Continue reading to learn the benefits of summer camps for children: 9 Benefits of Summer Camps for KidsExperiencing…
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10 Health Benefits of Regular Exercise
No matter when you start, exercise can improve your health in just about every way. At the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, we have seen firsthand how exercise can change people's lives — here's a look at some of the benefits. 1. Exercise Improves Health Conditions Exercise can improve and prevent chronic health conditions, including low blood…
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Haverford YMCA Breastfeeding Connection Group
Moms of young babies, join us to find support and community at the Y! We have been hosting a Breastfeeding Support Group for moms throughout the area since 2017. This group is open to member and non-members and is facilitated by local International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Brooke. who owns and runs Brooke Knows Breast!…
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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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Philly Child Care in Chaos
Eight out of ten Philadelphia child care providers don't have enough staff. Nearly 3,000 children are on waiting lists, not in classrooms. Thousands of parents struggle with work schedules without reliable care. Child care and pre-k in Philadelphia are in chaos and a key factor is the paltry salary. Early childhood education teachers in the…
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