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Meet the Member: Maria Harbalieva
Meet Maria Harbalieva, a proud member of the YMCA and a loving mother of two beautiful children, Nikola Perry and Valen Perry. Maria has been a part of the YMCA for over a year now, and she couldn't be happier...
How to Pick the Right Preschool for Your Child
If your child is 2 to 5 years old, you're already thinking about their academic future. A good preschool in Las Vegas gives them a solid foundation for success in their personal lives and prospective careers. For that reason, you...
At-home Activities to Enhance Your Child’s Preschool Learning Skills
Learning isn't limited to the preschool environment, especially now when children are also taking their classes at home. As a parent, finding fun and engaging tasks that can help your child enjoy preschool is a great way to keep their...
Keeping Your High Schooler Engaged While Learning from Home
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. Suddenly, we all have to stay at home. Perhaps by now, you’ve adjusted to a different lifestyle but still need to keep your high schooler engaged when learning...
Fostering Holistic Development & Fun with the Y Cares Program
Finding a convenient, dependable daycare program for your child can be challenging. As a guardian or parent, you want what’s best for your child, and some programs may not meet your standards. Also, you’ll want to leave your child in...
Staying In or Visiting the Las Vegas YMCA, It’s Not Hard to Have a Fun Family Night
When it comes to family fun nights, not everything needs to happen indoors. At the Las Vegas YMCA, we find fun ways to create entertainment for the whole family. If you’re spending the evening at home, however, a backyard movie...
After-school Activities in Las Vegas to Encourage Creativity & Mental Development
While your children are pretty occupied in school, they’ll likely have plenty of energy to burn later. Finding after school activities in Las Vegas helps keep them entertained and active. More importantly, it passes skills, such as social development, emotional...
Tips from the YMCA of Southern Nevada for Making Recess Fun Even with a Small Backyard
Regular exercise for children can help them stay physically fit and happy, especially when they need to stay at home. Even with a small yard, you can create suitable entertaining activities for your kids to enjoy at any time. The...
How Can Learning Be Incorporated into Daily Activities at the Y & at Home?
Repetition is an excellent way to grasp new concepts in our lives. Activities at the Y focus on routine because children learn best in a structured and natural way. At home, you can establish routines and incorporate activities that help...