Serving families has always been at the heart of Salina Family YMCA work. As the needs of families change and become more complex, Salina Family YMCA are assuming a greater role in helping families navigate social, economic and educational challenges. Salina Family YMCA offers a variety of programs and services that are  designed to ensure that every family can build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/ life balance, and become more engaged with their community. The support provided by Salina Family YMCAs helps families learn, grow and thrive --- together.

Here are some simple ways to put more play in kids' day, and get the family moving more, too!

1. Make physical activity a regular part of family playtime – the more active kids are the more likely they are to continue being physically active later in life.

2. Allow kids to have unstructured playtime. All play is not created equal – kids need different types of play, including indoor and outdoor, active and inactive.

3. Reintroduce your kid to the basics of active play: play hopscotch or basketball, jump rope, or enjoy games such as Red Light, Green Light and Simon Says.

4. Limit screen time and use of electronic media to allow more time for play.