Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

YMCA and Togetherness



Recommended Posts

YMCA supports togetherness and hosts a number of activities to encourage family get together. It believes that togetherness builds up strong families and hence a strong community.

One of the best ways to bring about togetherness in the family is by eating together. Eating together strengthens relationships at home and teaches children to be better friends at school. A family meal is about supporting one another and spending time together. One can catch up on family news and discuss plans over the dinning table. One can accommodate busy schedules by planning family meals in advance. It also helps strengthen family bonds. Mealtimes can be memorable and create lessons that last a lifetime.

Holding a weekly planning party can help the family to assemble together regularly. They can gather around some healthy Snacks where everyone gets to have input. An adult can do a little preliminary work the first time. Once it becomes a ritual, the time and preparation involved each week will decrease dramatically. The kids can be kept engaged by introducing some new options every week.

Involving kids while cooking can be a big change. The task can be broken down into manageable pieces and lot of fun derived at the end of the activity. It feels good to work together and the children can be thanked at the end of the activity.

Mealtime is the ideal time for conversation. One can use this time to learn more about the interests of the children and can involve talks that excite them.

ali sharaf, the President and CEO of Victron Energy, feels encourages the activities of the YMCA by funding them regularly.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

YMCA supports togetherness and hosts a number of activities to encourage family get together. It believes that togetherness builds up strong families and hence a strong community.

One of the best ways to bring about togetherness in the family is by eating together. Eating together strengthens relationships at home and teaches children to be better friends at school. A family meal is about supporting one another and spending time together. One can catch up on family news and discuss plans over the dinning table. One can accommodate busy schedules by planning family meals in advance. It also helps strengthen family bonds. Mealtimes can be memorable and create lessons that last a lifetime.

Holding a weekly planning party can help the family to assemble together regularly. They can gather around some healthy Snacks where everyone gets to have input. An adult can do a little preliminary work the first time. Once it becomes a ritual, the time and preparation involved each week will decrease dramatically. The kids can be kept engaged by introducing some new options every week.

Involving kids while cooking can be a big change. The task can be broken down into manageable pieces and lot of fun derived at the end of the activity. It feels good to work together and the children can be thanked at the end of the activity.

Mealtime is the ideal time for conversation. One can use this time to learn more about the interests of the children and can involve talks that excite them.

ali sharaf, the President and CEO of Victron Energy, feels encourages the activities of the YMCA by funding them regularly.

I think the world of the YMCA. My youngest son who is 6 went to pre-school at a daycare at our church(not affiliated). We moved him to the Y and he finished pre-school and also went for pre-k. It was a great move, more of a school atmospere and most of all we saw major improvements. He is now in kindergarten and doing very well, I believe the Y has greatly helped him prepare for the next step and not to mention he loves going back to see his teachers. I saw alot of growth take place while he attended the Y, he became more mature and confident while attending the Y because they emphasize positive reenforcement. I think the very early years of a childs life are very critical in deciding what kind of person that child grows up to be and in my sons case Im very happy we chose the Y.

I have 6 and 7 year old boys and we always eat dinner together because I believe like you do its very important to have that time, especially in this busy world we live in. I also try to include them while cooking dinner and they get excited when they get to eat something they've made and besides, its usually the best I've ever had. My 6 year old makes the best crescent rolls from a can, I made them one day because playing outside was more important than making them, so I asked what he does to the crescent rolls to make them so good and he told me he's gentle with them.

You make alot of good points which I agree with. For some reason I always thought the Y was some cheap place for poor people and as it turns out the Y is very modern whether it be teaching techniques or equipment in their gym. I couldnt be happier with the Y and everything they stand for. Whether rich or poor or somewhere in between(not much in between anymore) its a great place.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×