Parenting Therapists in Athens, TN
![Photo of Jaryn D Turnage, LPC, MHSP, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53a86954-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jaryn D Turnage
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Athens, TN 37303 (Online Only)
My focus right now is geared more toward parents and helping them improve their communication and parenting skills with their kids.
I am providing online sessions only. Therapy can be intimidating for many people, but it’s my job to help you feel comfortable sharing your experiences. I enjoy working with young adults, parents, and particularly new moms. I believe it’s essential to provide a space that is filled with honesty, empathy, and kindness so that every client feels safe to express their needs. I am a Christian and believe that my faith helps me meet people exactly where they are and guide them toward healing and growth.
My focus right now is geared more toward parents and helping them improve their communication and parenting skills with their kids.
I am providing online sessions only. Therapy can be intimidating for many people, but it’s my job to help you feel comfortable sharing your experiences. I enjoy working with young adults, parents, and particularly new moms. I believe it’s essential to provide a space that is filled with honesty, empathy, and kindness so that every client feels safe to express their needs. I am a Christian and believe that my faith helps me meet people exactly where they are and guide them toward healing and growth.
![Photo of Meredith Vining Parker, MA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4fce249d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Masters Level therapist with 17+ years experience. I work with older children through senior adults, marriage/family/parenting issues, and mental health disorders, such as Depression and Anxiety. As a former teacher, I have a unique combination of experiences that contribute to my success in working with youth. When counseling school age children, I involve the client's entire environment (parents, teachers, etc.) to develop a comprehensive plan in treating the whole client. I am a member of the AACC.
I am a Masters Level therapist with 17+ years experience. I work with older children through senior adults, marriage/family/parenting issues, and mental health disorders, such as Depression and Anxiety. As a former teacher, I have a unique combination of experiences that contribute to my success in working with youth. When counseling school age children, I involve the client's entire environment (parents, teachers, etc.) to develop a comprehensive plan in treating the whole client. I am a member of the AACC.
![Photo of Glyndora S Condon - Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC, MS, MFT, LPC, CTMH, CCTP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/baf763e2-20c6-4227-b047-7d6d6fdefad2/3/320x400.jpeg)
Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MFT, LPC, CTMH, CCTP
Verified Verified
Athens, TN 37303
We are more than a business, we are a ministry to any who come to us in need for help. We have multiple counselors: Glyndora Condon MS MFT LPC CTMH, CCTP EMDRIA ACS: specializing in behavioral, relational (marriage, couple, children, friendships) emotional, trauma, anger, autism, domestic violence, life transitions, dissociative, addictions, and provides certified classes for DV, Anger, A&D, and Parenting; also Kelly Brownlow, MS SW, who specializes Family/Children/Adolescent and behavioral issues. Amanda Teague MSW, trauma and DID; Lakita Quarles, LME; Family, adolescents, A&D issues. Cierra Cannaly MFT-Child and adult, multi-issue
We are more than a business, we are a ministry to any who come to us in need for help. We have multiple counselors: Glyndora Condon MS MFT LPC CTMH, CCTP EMDRIA ACS: specializing in behavioral, relational (marriage, couple, children, friendships) emotional, trauma, anger, autism, domestic violence, life transitions, dissociative, addictions, and provides certified classes for DV, Anger, A&D, and Parenting; also Kelly Brownlow, MS SW, who specializes Family/Children/Adolescent and behavioral issues. Amanda Teague MSW, trauma and DID; Lakita Quarles, LME; Family, adolescents, A&D issues. Cierra Cannaly MFT-Child and adult, multi-issue
![Photo of Hannah Sexton, MFT-I, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c91c0847-bc63-46e2-95ed-e35ef6f47ea4/2/320x400.jpeg)
It’s normal as a parent to feel overwhelmed or exhausted when your teen or child are hurting and working through life adjustments, problems at school, and other major changes. Children and teens communicate through their actions due to lack of understanding the emotions underneath. My passion is to help children and teenagers who are struggling to process their emotions and work through life’s difficulties by providing a safe and warm place for them to grow more in who they are.
It’s normal as a parent to feel overwhelmed or exhausted when your teen or child are hurting and working through life adjustments, problems at school, and other major changes. Children and teens communicate through their actions due to lack of understanding the emotions underneath. My passion is to help children and teenagers who are struggling to process their emotions and work through life’s difficulties by providing a safe and warm place for them to grow more in who they are.
![Photo of Beth Houle, MS, LMFT-S, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3efaa726-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Beth Houle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Athens, TN 37303
Not accepting new clients
Families, relationships and connections with others impact your quality of life, mental health, and physical health. Relationships cause great joy and unfortunately can cause great pain when they are toxic or off track. Are past relationships haunting your current relationship or self-image? Do you have difficulty forming or maintaining relationships with friends or significant others? Suffered abuse or abandonment in a relationship? Experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one? Have you experienced infidelity in your marriage? These difficult experiences can feel like they define you and become overwhelming at times, but there is hope!
Families, relationships and connections with others impact your quality of life, mental health, and physical health. Relationships cause great joy and unfortunately can cause great pain when they are toxic or off track. Are past relationships haunting your current relationship or self-image? Do you have difficulty forming or maintaining relationships with friends or significant others? Suffered abuse or abandonment in a relationship? Experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one? Have you experienced infidelity in your marriage? These difficult experiences can feel like they define you and become overwhelming at times, but there is hope!
![Photo of Candice Milligan, NCC, LPC, MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4fa1da28-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Candice Milligan
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Athens, TN 37303
Not accepting new clients
Young children experience many of the same emotions adults do. However, Children have a hard time communicating and expressing their feelings due to not understanding how or why they feel the way they do. Having an emotional vocabulary and finding solutions to dealing with these emotions are goals that can be used throughout Counseling. Children and adolescents need a place to be able to express themselves, understand why they feel the way they do. Candice has training and experience in working with children and adolescents ages 5-18 with anxiety, anger, trauma, divorce, depression, behavioral issues.
Young children experience many of the same emotions adults do. However, Children have a hard time communicating and expressing their feelings due to not understanding how or why they feel the way they do. Having an emotional vocabulary and finding solutions to dealing with these emotions are goals that can be used throughout Counseling. Children and adolescents need a place to be able to express themselves, understand why they feel the way they do. Candice has training and experience in working with children and adolescents ages 5-18 with anxiety, anger, trauma, divorce, depression, behavioral issues.
![Photo of Deanna L Milford, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/be0b64a8-e4e1-4e14-a314-cfabbec4e8ea/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionately committed to working with couples, families, and individuals of most ages. I have 4+ years of experience working with children and families in the foster care system and the range of effects this has on each family member. It is a privilege to work with couples and families in conflict to keep them together when possible, and mitigate the devastating consequences of divorce when it’s unavoidable. Some of these consequences include: trauma, suicidal thoughts and ideation, anxiety, depression, behavioral, and relational issues (insecurity, instability, and conflict).
I am passionately committed to working with couples, families, and individuals of most ages. I have 4+ years of experience working with children and families in the foster care system and the range of effects this has on each family member. It is a privilege to work with couples and families in conflict to keep them together when possible, and mitigate the devastating consequences of divorce when it’s unavoidable. Some of these consequences include: trauma, suicidal thoughts and ideation, anxiety, depression, behavioral, and relational issues (insecurity, instability, and conflict).
![Photo of Mike Waldrop, MDiv, LMFT, MAC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45f85b97-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mike Waldrop
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athens, TN 37303
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 28 years of experience of working in the counseling field. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of healthy emotional living. In those 28 years, I have had the opportunity to work in several settings- school, church, a psychiatric hospital, and an intensive outpatient program.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 28 years of experience of working in the counseling field. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families in their pursuit of healthy emotional living. In those 28 years, I have had the opportunity to work in several settings- school, church, a psychiatric hospital, and an intensive outpatient program.
![Photo of Glyndora Spring Condon, MS, MFT, LPC, CTMH, CCTP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3edbb8fc-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Glyndora Spring Condon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MFT, LPC, CTMH, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Athens, TN 37303
I have been helping others: Special needs, Relational, Behavioral, A&D, Elderly, and Children as a C.N.A., Foster mother, Care giver, Activity Director, and as a Therapist during my adult life. I have 10 grandchildren, and 4 are special needs children. I have several years experience providing Couples/Marriage, Family, and Behavioral and Mental therapy; and am eclectic in my use of modalities. I am an author with Good News and multiple other psychology sites. Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC have 3-5 counselors of diverse backgrounds, cultures, languages, and specialties!!! We provide in office and Telehealth for our clients!
I have been helping others: Special needs, Relational, Behavioral, A&D, Elderly, and Children as a C.N.A., Foster mother, Care giver, Activity Director, and as a Therapist during my adult life. I have 10 grandchildren, and 4 are special needs children. I have several years experience providing Couples/Marriage, Family, and Behavioral and Mental therapy; and am eclectic in my use of modalities. I am an author with Good News and multiple other psychology sites. Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC have 3-5 counselors of diverse backgrounds, cultures, languages, and specialties!!! We provide in office and Telehealth for our clients!
![Photo of Katherine Gladu, MA, LPC, MHSP, BACC, BSBA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4db78b20-2c92-4f47-a77c-04bbc24096e5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Katherine Gladu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, BACC, BSBA
Verified Verified
Athens, TN 37303
No matter how much effort you put forth in your significant relationships, the message you want them to receive, seems lost in the confusion of misunderstandings. You want to love and be loved, but you continue to feel alone and sometimes devalued. What is their problem --or your's? How can you connect in healthy ways and maintain your own personal values and goals? As your mind continues to repeat memories of failed attempts to fix what has gone wrong, you don't know where to turn for real help. Everyone seems to have an answer, but no one sees the whole picture. There are times when an objective listener is the best option.
No matter how much effort you put forth in your significant relationships, the message you want them to receive, seems lost in the confusion of misunderstandings. You want to love and be loved, but you continue to feel alone and sometimes devalued. What is their problem --or your's? How can you connect in healthy ways and maintain your own personal values and goals? As your mind continues to repeat memories of failed attempts to fix what has gone wrong, you don't know where to turn for real help. Everyone seems to have an answer, but no one sees the whole picture. There are times when an objective listener is the best option.
![Photo of Nicole Duckett, MS, MFT-I, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c12ff13-2abe-41e9-bdbc-cc1f9bef21b7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nicole Duckett
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFT-I
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Athens, TN 37303
Everyone needs to recharge their batteries and therapy is a great place to plug in! You’ve already taken that first step by exploring your options for a therapist to fit your needs. Processing life’s difficulties promotes healing and increases your strength and resilience. I believe you have many strengths and I strive to assist you in discovering your power and potential while you build confidence and experience growth. Together, we can navigate through those areas where you may feel stuck or alone.
Everyone needs to recharge their batteries and therapy is a great place to plug in! You’ve already taken that first step by exploring your options for a therapist to fit your needs. Processing life’s difficulties promotes healing and increases your strength and resilience. I believe you have many strengths and I strive to assist you in discovering your power and potential while you build confidence and experience growth. Together, we can navigate through those areas where you may feel stuck or alone.
![Photo of Julie Warren Tilley, LMFT, MS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/746fd5e5-2b8a-418d-93f6-469c3e1b363a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Julie Warren Tilley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Athens, TN 37303
My goal is to hold hope for individuals, couples and families until they are able to hope for themselves. If you need a safe space to explore your truth and move toward the best version of yourself, you found that space in my office. My office (Cleveland or Chattanooga) will provide calm, comfort and support to you in the toughest of times life can throw at you.
My goal is to hold hope for individuals, couples and families until they are able to hope for themselves. If you need a safe space to explore your truth and move toward the best version of yourself, you found that space in my office. My office (Cleveland or Chattanooga) will provide calm, comfort and support to you in the toughest of times life can throw at you.
![Photo of Courtney Liljekvist, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9898a2b1-53df-4d96-ac36-0254ca02ca94/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work with children (ages 4-12), adolescents, families, and adults. My goal is to offer a safe space to those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, low self-esteem, family conflict, or attachment issues. While I like to draw from multiple approaches, including: attachment work, play therapy, mindfulness practices, art therapy, CBT, and family therapy. I ultimately tailor my approach to the needs of the person. Coming to therapy takes a significant step of bravery and I strive to create an environment that promotes acceptance and growth.
I work with children (ages 4-12), adolescents, families, and adults. My goal is to offer a safe space to those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, low self-esteem, family conflict, or attachment issues. While I like to draw from multiple approaches, including: attachment work, play therapy, mindfulness practices, art therapy, CBT, and family therapy. I ultimately tailor my approach to the needs of the person. Coming to therapy takes a significant step of bravery and I strive to create an environment that promotes acceptance and growth.
![Photo of Kristi Byrd, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/77caaad4-d22c-4ffb-9505-bc538df274d1/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked with children in different capacities throughout my life and have been in the mental health field for over 10 years providing therapy for children, individuals and families. I have worked with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, autism, relationship issues, trauma, self harm and much more. I believe that YOU are the expert in your life, however I know that at times it is helpful to be able to talk to someone else. I strive to empower, encourage and support each person that I work with. I enjoy meeting new people and working to help others create the life they truly desire to live.
I have worked with children in different capacities throughout my life and have been in the mental health field for over 10 years providing therapy for children, individuals and families. I have worked with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, autism, relationship issues, trauma, self harm and much more. I believe that YOU are the expert in your life, however I know that at times it is helpful to be able to talk to someone else. I strive to empower, encourage and support each person that I work with. I enjoy meeting new people and working to help others create the life they truly desire to live.
![Photo of Hannah Fraser, MS, MFTI, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5c05ded9-f5b0-45d3-90d9-5bbe6c03063e/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hannah Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, MFTI
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Athens, TN 37303
Hello! I am a therapist that specializes in family therapy and therapy for children and teens ages 3-18. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages who are experiencing grief. I believe that children and families are exceptionally resilient. However, there are times when circumstances become too overwhelming to bear alone. Children may have difficulty sharing their emotions verbally and will instead act out, causing stress in the family. My passion is creating a safe space for healing to occur. I have worked with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, autism (levels 1 and 2), trauma, grief, divorce, and more.
Hello! I am a therapist that specializes in family therapy and therapy for children and teens ages 3-18. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages who are experiencing grief. I believe that children and families are exceptionally resilient. However, there are times when circumstances become too overwhelming to bear alone. Children may have difficulty sharing their emotions verbally and will instead act out, causing stress in the family. My passion is creating a safe space for healing to occur. I have worked with children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, autism (levels 1 and 2), trauma, grief, divorce, and more.
![Photo of Maddie Storz, LMFT, AAMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/21a2fe43-7c1f-4440-854a-47541008373e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Pregnancy, parenthood and fertility challenges can be so stressful and overwhelming it can be difficult to know how to manage all the emotions and intensity of the stress. It can feel like you're drowning! I would love to be there with you in the healing process. My passion is working with individuals navigating the perinatal (pertaining to the period between conception and 3 years postpartum) and parenthood stages of life. I have advanced training in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic birth experiences, stillbirth, child loss, pregnancy loss, reproductive trauma, assisted fertility stress and fertility challenges.
Pregnancy, parenthood and fertility challenges can be so stressful and overwhelming it can be difficult to know how to manage all the emotions and intensity of the stress. It can feel like you're drowning! I would love to be there with you in the healing process. My passion is working with individuals navigating the perinatal (pertaining to the period between conception and 3 years postpartum) and parenthood stages of life. I have advanced training in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic birth experiences, stillbirth, child loss, pregnancy loss, reproductive trauma, assisted fertility stress and fertility challenges.
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I have a passion for working with children, teens, individuals, couples, and families that are struggling from life altering events, such as, physical and emotional trauma, substance use and abuse, addiction(s), marital and relational issues, grief, and or family conflict. I have many years of experience working with foster children/families, and 13 years working in a Christ-centered faith-based substance abuse rehabilitation program. I am very passionate about helping my clients recover from past traumatic experiences that have created long-lasting effects upon themselves and their relationships with others.
I have a passion for working with children, teens, individuals, couples, and families that are struggling from life altering events, such as, physical and emotional trauma, substance use and abuse, addiction(s), marital and relational issues, grief, and or family conflict. I have many years of experience working with foster children/families, and 13 years working in a Christ-centered faith-based substance abuse rehabilitation program. I am very passionate about helping my clients recover from past traumatic experiences that have created long-lasting effects upon themselves and their relationships with others.
![Photo of Shirley Robinson Koors, MMFT, LPC, MHSP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d0c2b5b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling miss understood, alone, depressed, anxious, scared, like life no longer has any meaning, and no one cares? I can help you overcome obstacles that are holding you back from the being the healthy, happy person you want to be. Have you been abused emotionally, mentally, or sexually? I can help you on the journey of healing. Do you have a child, or teenager struggling in school, or having trouble making and getting along with friends? I have a special place in my heart for young people and years of experience helping them. I am here to help you on your journey.
Are you feeling miss understood, alone, depressed, anxious, scared, like life no longer has any meaning, and no one cares? I can help you overcome obstacles that are holding you back from the being the healthy, happy person you want to be. Have you been abused emotionally, mentally, or sexually? I can help you on the journey of healing. Do you have a child, or teenager struggling in school, or having trouble making and getting along with friends? I have a special place in my heart for young people and years of experience helping them. I am here to help you on your journey.
Online Therapists
![Photo of Jasmine Reynolds, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/408f50c1-1c23-4767-8800-9df0536d3279/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jasmine Reynolds
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cookeville, TN 38501 (Online Only)
Navigating the complexities of existence in this era, within one's own body, is a universal undertaking. Whether you're a student contending with anxiety or depression, a parent balancing personal, familial, and professional expectations, an adult undergoing transitions grappling with the weight of current political, societal, and environmental challenges, I am here to offer invaluable assistance as you forge ahead towards a future that embodies your principles. My method centers on the individual and their experiences, tailored to the aspirations, cultural context, and apprehensions of the person or family I'm aiding.
Navigating the complexities of existence in this era, within one's own body, is a universal undertaking. Whether you're a student contending with anxiety or depression, a parent balancing personal, familial, and professional expectations, an adult undergoing transitions grappling with the weight of current political, societal, and environmental challenges, I am here to offer invaluable assistance as you forge ahead towards a future that embodies your principles. My method centers on the individual and their experiences, tailored to the aspirations, cultural context, and apprehensions of the person or family I'm aiding.
![Photo of Andrea Chase, LPC, MHSP, ESQ, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5ef84100-3321-4c5b-b9de-283e4c20af34/3/320x400.jpeg)
Andrea specializes in forensic mental healthcare services to include co-parent counseling, parent & custody evaluations, reunification therapy, anger & stress management, mental health, alcohol & drug assessments.
Andrea is the co-founder & co-executive director of Solomon Family Solutions, a nonprofit child & family welfare agency. She is passionate about helping parents & children overcome & heal from abuse while navigating the court system. Andrea is a TN licensed professional counselor with a mental health services provider designation, a licensed CA Attorney and was a fellow at Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP). Andrea is a doctoral candidate pursuing her PhD in Forensic Psychology with an emphasis in Victimology. Her dissertation focuses on biological fathers that murder their children during divorce & child custody disputes.
Andrea specializes in forensic mental healthcare services to include co-parent counseling, parent & custody evaluations, reunification therapy, anger & stress management, mental health, alcohol & drug assessments.
Andrea is the co-founder & co-executive director of Solomon Family Solutions, a nonprofit child & family welfare agency. She is passionate about helping parents & children overcome & heal from abuse while navigating the court system. Andrea is a TN licensed professional counselor with a mental health services provider designation, a licensed CA Attorney and was a fellow at Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP). Andrea is a doctoral candidate pursuing her PhD in Forensic Psychology with an emphasis in Victimology. Her dissertation focuses on biological fathers that murder their children during divorce & child custody disputes.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.