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Mental Health Awareness
MAY 1, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City is encouraging community members to...
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APRIL 5, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Listening and Responding to Children

Throughout our Child Abuse Prevention Month blogs, we’ve addressed the importance of recognizing red flags and boundary violations, and how...
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APRIL 1, 2024

YMCA of Greater Kansas City Kicks Off Summer with Annual Healthy Kids Day

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 29, 2023, encouraging...
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APRIL 1, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month | 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...
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APRIL 1, 2024

Child Abuse Prevention Month | Recognizing Boundary Violations and Warning Signs

At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority. Kids need a...
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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Seven Healthy Recipes to Try During National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month, and we have collected seven recipes from other Y’s across the country that you can...
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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Nine Healthy Eating Tips for the Entire Family

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to highlight the importance of healthy meals and snacks to keep everyone in...
YMCA instructors helps a student float on their back during a swim lesson as part of the inaugural Learn to Swim program with GEHA in summer 2022.
FEBRUARY 20, 2024

GEHA, YMCA and the Hunt Family Foundation Launch Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.), the Hunt Family Foundation, and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City announced...