This year, families can change up their New Year’s resolutions by focusing on consistency. It’s a new year, and with 2022 freshly on the calendar, the challenges of 2020 are looking further away in the rearview mirror. Many of us…
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…
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…
While YMCA of Orange County has answered the call of essential workers needing child care to keep Orange County’s priority services running, it was the innovation of one of the organization’s board members that has helped YMCAOC continue to serve…
In addition to strengthening academic skills with homework help, STEM activities, and more, before- and after-school care provides a safe environment for children to develop critical social skills. From problem-solving to boosting self-esteem, and learning how to get along well…