Children's Mental Health Blog

Learn to challenge negative thoughts and shift your perspective. It takes practice, but it’s a powerful way to build emotional strength and feel more in control!

When children and youth feel anxious in a social environment, they often try to protect themselves from discomfort. One way to do this is through safety behaviours.  

Let's learn about the STOP skill– a Dialectical Behavior Therapy tool that helps kids pause, reflect, and respond more calmly when emotions run high.

Eco-anxiety as worry that arises when thinking about the uncertainty of the planet’s future due to climate change. With many kids feeling anxious about the future, here are some ways you can help navigate eco-anxiety with your kids this summer.

As kids and teenagers transition out of their school routine into the summer break, this can bring new challenges. So to help you and your kids ease into the summer with healthy habits and less stress, here's a few tips! 

June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. At Starling Community Services, we recognize the courage it takes to live authentically and are proud to support inclusive, affirming spaces for all individuals and families.

There’s something magical about this time of year. The sun is shining a little longer, the air feels fresher, and everything around us is coming back to life. After a long winter, getting outside and moving again isn’t just a nice change, it’s a great thing you can do for your mental health. 

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.