5 Tips for Preventing the Summer and Pandemic Slide
This summer is key to continue children’s learning. Read more on page 12 of Parenting OC’s June 2021 issue here.
Talking with Your Children About Abuse
Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety conversations you have may help you work through some of that uncomfortableness. Below you’ll find age-appropriate ways to talk to…
A True Comeback Story
A True Comeback Story; the Pandemic at the Newport-Mesa Family YMCA As we hit the one-year mark since the pandemic first began, March 17th, 2020 comes to mind for all of us at the Newport-Mesa Family YMCA – a day…
YMCA’s Host Summer Sign Up Day
YMCA of Orange County Health & Wellness Centers are set to host upcoming Summer Sign Up Day events on Saturday, April 17th, 2021. With summer just around the corner and restrictions being eased on many youth programs in Southern California,…
Parenting OC – Special Needs Article
The pandemic has had a real impact on special needs families and programs. Here’s how they adapted and what they’ve learned. Chinh Tuong Nguyen’s son, Patrick, was born on July 5. He rarely cried during his first 8 months, even…
Inclusive Education Podcast
Hosts of the Inclusive Education Project talk with Associate Executive Director of YMCA Community Services, Lee Lombardo, from the YMCA of Orange County. Lee has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1996 and has been in the fields of social services…
Fullerton Sign Designated Historical
If you’ve driven on North Harbor Boulevard near Youth Way in Fullerton, you have most likely seen the 15-foot-high neon YMCA sign. This notable landmark, which has been standing tall for over 60 years, represents YMCA of Orange County (YMCA OC)’s…
Unplugging During a Plugged In Pandemic
Jaime Alls, Child & Youth Development Director, Moffett YMCA, Huntington Beach It used to be that we limited screen time for our tech-savvy kids. It used to be that we had a firm grasp on setting limits for staring at…
Y Kids Send 933 Stockings To Troops
The YMCA of Orange County (YMCAOC) kept a tradition of sending hope and gifting joy alive with their annual “Stockings for the Troops” donation drive. The event helps bring holiday cheer to Military personnel stationed overseas and state-side who are…
YMCA Board Member Named to Most Influential List
For the 3rd consecutive year, YMCA of Orange County Board Member and Chair of the Investment Committee, Greg Custer, has been recognized by the Orange County Business Journal as one of the Most Influential Business Leaders in Orange County. To…