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As a parent, it can be incredibly difficult to see your child experience an anxiety attack. Even if you’ve learned strategies to work on your own mental health, it can still be hard to stay calm when your child is struggling. Here are some tips to help you remain composed and be the calm presence your child needs. 

At Starling Community Services, we know how powerful music can be. Whether it’s a song that lifts your spirits or lyrics that express exactly how you feel, music has a way of connecting with us like nothing else. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate Music Therapy Awareness Month this March!

As a parent, you may have noticed your child feeling nervous after watching news on social media or overhearing conversations about politics. With major events happening in Canada and around the world, it’s understandable to feel uneasy. The good news is, there are ways to support your child while also taking care of your own well-being.

Interviews can be filled with other tasks beyond just the questions you’re asked. Knowing that these may come up in an interview can help you stay calm and bring all your strengths to the table! Let’s talk a bit more about each one.  

You’re sitting across from the interviewer, everything is going well and then they ask, “Why do you want this job?” It’s a common question, but one that many candidates struggle with. The key is knowing what to say and what to avoid. 

During an interview, it is common to be asked to name a strength and a weakness that you have. Though these questions may seem straightforward, they can be difficult to answer well and in a way that is relevant to the job. Here is how to approach these questions with confidence.  

Finding a safe and stable place to live is one of the most important steps when starting a new life in an unfamiliar place. For recent immigrants and refugees to Waterloo Region, this can be challenging.

Adding a Renter Cover Letter could help give landlords insight into why you’d be a great tenant. This summary of the Renter Cover Letter Toolkit by the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) shows you how to create a strong cover letter while protecting yourself from discrimination.

Safe Haven Youth Services is a vital resource for youth aged 12 to 18 in Waterloo Region. We're dedicated to providing support to those facing homelessness with our four key programs.