Crafty Fun for Everyone: Ice Cream Squishies and Handprint Masterpieces!
BY: THE MILITARY RESPITE CARE PROGRAM TEAM Arts & Crafts Activities for Children of All Abilities Arts and crafts can be a fantastic way for children of all abilities to […]
Raising Kids and Teens – A Manual-ish!
BY: KRISTINA HALMAI-GILLAN, LMFT Do you have a child or young adult in your life that you love? Does the current youth mental health crisis worry you? It certainly worries me. […]
The Power of Positive Self-Affirmations!
BY: Lexie Palacio, MA Did you know that for over 40 years social psychologists1 have been studying the ways in which positive self-affirmations theory has influenced our body, minds, well-being, […]
Easy Access to Child Care Provider Trainings
How to Search for Trainings on the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry Caring for children involves the whole community and we will work alongside you to improve the […]
Creating a Calm and Quiet Space
Worries and stress can feel big and overwhelming. Sometimes it can feel like thoughts about worries are unstoppable. You may notice your worries growing because you can’t stop thinking about […]
Let’s Talk: Partners in Prevention Initiative
A Conversation About YMCA of San Diego County’s Partners in Prevention Initiative Child abuse and neglect are critical issues that require a community-wide approach to effectively address. By prioritizing the […]
Thank You to Palomar Ambassadors | ELP North Kids to Camp Surf
Attending overnight camp can give children positive life-changing experiences that boost self-confidence, and foster acceptance, and a love for the outdoors. But sending a child to camp can seem impossible […]
Positive Youth Development
Overview • The Y’s Role • PYD Pilot Project FAQs Overview Positive Youth Development (PYD) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on meeting children and youth where they are […]
Conversation and Connection
Parent Caregiver Support GroupYMCA Childcare Resource Service Join our support group and connect with other parents and caregivers who understand the joys and challenges of raising children. Being a parent […]
Understanding the Child Care Referral Process
As a child care provider, you know how important referrals are to growing your business. We know you have questions about the referral process and what it takes to succeed. […]
