Love and hearts often come to mind at the mention February. During this month in American culture, we traditionally celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th. February is also American Heart Month.

1. Get Some Sleep You're never too old for a bedtime. Getting enough sleep is crucial for cognitive function that helps you to make healthy decisions throughout the day.

At the heart of YMCA youth activities is learning skills, developing character and making friends. But few program environments are as special as summer day camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities.

Think you are raising the next LeBron James or Michael Phelps? Probably not, but parents’ behavior can be a reason children stop wanting to play sports. Check out these five ways to be a great sports parent to keep your child happy and playing.  

September 15 to October 15 celebrate LatinX Heritage Month with the YMCA. Join free events across Greater Seattle. National LatinX Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. It celebrates the culture and recognizes the contributions made by those whose ancestors came from Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, South America and Spain.

Spending time around water can be relaxing and so much fun, but without the proper training, water can be deadly. Learning water safety skills can serve kids for their whole lives. Whether on camping trips, pool parties or trips to the beach, when kids are prepared, the chance of accident decreases significantly. We can prevent accidental deaths