BECOMING A PARENT in and of itself is life changing, and actually being a parent can challenge us in ways we never imagined. You aren't alone. Whether you're pregnant and looking for resources, a first-time parent trying to figure things out, or the parent of a special needs child, on this page you will find hope, inspiration and resources to make this part of your journey easier.
Pebbles of Wisdom. These folks have faced some of life's toughest challenges, including challenging parenting situations. They've learned their lessons, emerged stronger, and have chosen to do something to help others facing similar issues. They've chosen to share their personal stories to give hope and inspiration to others during dark times and we hope their stories bring you light and encouragement to help you along your own path.
(Using a desktop browser you can "hover" over a picture for summary of the story and then click on the picture to check out a brief video of them sharing their story)
(Using a desktop browser you can "hover" over a picture for summary of the story and then click on the picture to check out a brief video of them sharing their story)
Do you have pebbles of wisdom to share with the "village"? If you'd like to contribute a story of your own then please either sign up for one of our storytelling workshops here or reach out by emailing us at info@the-ilc.org or calling Cal at 734-660-8622.
Resources, programs, and communities. There are a plethora of local, regional, national and international organizations, programs, and communities to turn to for help when dealing with parenting issues. To discover those that most closely align with what you're looking for, just set the filters below as you wish and the results will display automatically. When you find a resource that you want to learn more about just click on it and you'll be taken to their resource page. Remember - as hard as these challenges are, they won't last forever and you can get through them with help!
IMPORTANT! We're providing this list to help you find help when you need it, but we can't take responsibility for what other organizations or individuals do. It is your responsibility to do due diligence when engaging with a new organization or community. )