Here are some of our favorite web sites, covering everything from health and fitness to parenting, kids events, and issues of interest to active older adults.

Please note that the New Canaan YMCA is not responsible for the content of these sites or their maintenance. If you have any suggestions on future additions to this page, please email Anna Carr, Director of Marketing and Communications at:  acarr@newcanaanymca.org

General

www.ymca.net
The YMCA of the USA's official website. Find a Y-Away facility to visit while your traveling. Includes links to other YMCA's websites.

www.newcanaan.americantowns.com
Community bulletin board for events around New Canaan, including those at the YMCA.

www.newcanaan.info
The official website of the town of New Canaan.

Children

www.search-institute.org
The Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.  The Search Institute’s research and education framework has been adopted by the YMCA of the USA for its work with children.  Check out this site to learn more about the 40 Developmental Assets, a checklist of positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.

www.kidsevents.com
A great resource for Fairfield County parents!  A comprehensive listing of local events and classes for kids (including those at the YMCA), this site also includes a guide to local "family-friendly" restaurants and an online shop for books, educational toys, and sporting equipment.

www.pbskids.org
Download music from your kids’ favorite PBS shows, print out online coloring books, play games!  Includes a caregiver’s guide for getting the most out of PBS children’s programming.

www.parenthoodweb.com
Good site for overall information on parenting.

www.parentingtoolbox.com
Parenting tools for single, blended, divorce, step, foster, and grandparent families.

www.naccrra.net
The official website of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies.

Health and Fitness

www.justmove.org
The American Heart Association’s official website.  Create an online exercise diary and track your progress with an unique cyber-trainer!  Lots of info on cardiovascular disease and stroke.

www.fitnessonline.com
Created by the publishers of Shape magazine and Muscle and Fitness, there’s something here for all ages and fitness levels.  Includes on-line links to many popular fitness publications.  Workout plans, articles on health and mind/body fitness, and online fitness calculators.

Active Older Adults

www.aarp.com
A superior online resource for individuals in their prime!  Health and wellness information, leisure-time resources, and articles on legislative issues affecting older Americans.