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It takes a village to raise a child. And sometimes, it takes a lot of great online resources. Below, our family life and wellness experts have gathered some of the best online tools that can help you and your family live a healthier life.

Healthy Family Home

Developed by the YMCA of the USA, the Healthy Family Home website includes great resources to help your family eat better, become more active, and play together every day. Don't forget to sign up for the Healthy Family Home e-newsletter to get healthy tips delivered right to your in-box.

40 Developmental Assets
Research has shown that the more Developmental Assets youth have in their lives, the more likely they are to grow up to become positive, caring and successful adults. On this site, you can find out how many assets your teen has, and learn how to make sure they get the support they need.


Lifestyle Assessment Tool
Be honest...do you have some not-so-healthy lifestyle habits? Find out with the online Stanford Health and Lifestyle Assessment (SHALA). Once you've completed the survey, be sure to sign up for PEP at your YMCA Welcome Center...six sessions with a YMCA Wellness Coach are FREE to YMCA members.


Children’s Board FSRCs
Want the inside scoop on raising a family in the Tampa Bay area? The Children's Board site contains a lot of great online resources and information for your family to learn, grow, get support, and have fun.

Healthy Media Coalition
Do you know what your kids are watching on TV? This site helps you evaluate the media your family consumes and determine what viewing material is appropriate for your family's values.