The key for parents in this season is to pay attention to their child, see what they have gained over the last year — resilience, courage, determination, flexibility — and praise them for that. Looking for the “good” will encourage…
The Laguna Niguel Family YMCA has been a partner with Orange County community-based organization, Parkinson’s Exercise Program 4 You (PEP4U), for a few years now, hosting classes in the group exercise room that are specifically designed to benefit those with…
SDCCU Stuff the Bus is Collecting Monetary Donations for Back-to-School Supplies for Students in Need Drive held in partnership with the YMCA of Orange County which supports kids in both Orange and Riverside counties. SAN DIEGO, Calif., (June 28, 2021)…
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; 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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…