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Category Health and Wellness
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...