Physical Wellness
Please scroll through and visit these helpful resources for Children/Parents, Teens, and Adults regarding mental health and wellness.
Children’s & Parenting Resources
Library Materials
Books
Movies
The American Academy of Pediatrics has created a website specifically for parents with resources regarding children prenatal to young adult. Search for information by topic, age, or both. COVID-19 resources are also available through this site.
PBS Parents: Breathing Exercises to Help Calm Young Children
Read through this article and find 10 recommended tips for helping kids practice breathing and emotional mindfulness. Some tips come with links to moments where PBS Kids characters sing about and practice these tips in their shows.
Various works are listed for elementary school age children as well as recommendations for simple games to play both indoor and outdoor. Some virtual activities are available online exclusively for members of the YMCA.
Teen Resources
Library Materials
Books
Various online workout videos from LesMills are recommended here for teens in middle school and high school. You can find them under the “13-16 year old” link under the workout video section of this page. These videos are accessible without a YMCA membership.
Adult Resources
Library Materials
Books
Movies
Join the YMCA of the Northshore in a series of virtual road races this fall. Road races from the YMCA will remain virtual until they are able to get everyone back on the course together safely.
YMCA: Recommended On Demand Workouts
Scroll down to the “Community Health Virtual Workouts” section to view workout videos that are free for all to try! The selection runs from yoga and Barre to boot camp style and an at-home workout for active older adults.