Exercise can be a difficult routine to maintain, but it’s twice as hard when there are sugar plums and eggnog clouding your vision. Don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. You probably have at least one or two friends who are struggling with the same issue. Why not join forces? If you join the Y with a friend,
Meet Alexx Fuino, a young mother who found a second home at the YMCA. Alexx first moved to the area a few years ago with her husband Justin. The two met while serving in the military and relocated to Bethlehem back in 2010. Since then, the couple has frequented the YMCA as both employees and
If you’re anything like me, the idea of running a 5K, or running any sort of distance, can seem extremely scary. Some people gravitate towards running as a means of exercise while others struggle with it. 5K’s are good for both experienced and beginner runners and I believe that everyone should run at least on 5K
Looking for things to do with your family this weekend? Or are you looking for a night out and a fun activity for your kids? We have all of that! Here is whats going on this weekend across our association: Thursday, September 14th The Basics of Alzheimers – Southern Saratoga If you or someone you know
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time for the whole family to learn healthy habits together! The family that exercises together, stays together. Plus, it will bring your family closer together. We’ve come up with a few tips to help your family stay active. Take a class together This can introduce
It’s difficult for children to understand the magnitude of the 9/11 tragedy. As a parent, it can be difficult to speak to your children about difficult topics in our history. While it’s not easy, it’s better to educate children at a young age so we’ve come up with a few ways to talk to your
Labor Day is basically the last hoorah of summer. Kids are going back to school, teachers are going back to work, and the chill of fall is right around the corner. Labor Day weekend is generally spent on a lake, barbecuing, camping, or anything that requires being outside. To help you have the best weekend
Getting your child back into the swing of the school year can be hard, especially with a holiday weekend coming up. You could be torn between mentally preparing your child and letting them enjoy their last few days of freedom. To help ease the transition, we’ve come up with a few tips to help you
Money management is a hard skill to learn at any age, but the earlier you teach your children, the better off they’ll be. It’s a great way to instill responsibility and awareness at a young age. We’ve compiled a few tips that will help you come up with a plan that will work in your
In the age of technology, kids are more likely to sit inside playing video games, scrolling through their phones, or watching YouTube videos. But it’s important to keep your kids active. September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well chronicled, many families need support changing their families’ habits