Parenthood brings many rewards. From the first smiles and giggles to the moment a child heads out the door to college and all the cuddles and other quiet moments, the list of joys can be endless.

But the task of raising children also brings a host of challenges, many of which can be unique to each child but also, at the same time, common across families of all kinds.

“Parenting can be hard and isolating,” said Kim Peterson, Director of Community Health for the Kane County Health Department. “When you’re dealing with something difficult with a child, it can be so challenging.

“And parents may not have any idea what to do, or where to turn, and may believe they are the only ones experiencing this. But we can promise them: They are not and there are people waiting to help.”

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