Genuine Joy Is Countercultural: Your Friday Reset for Parents of LGBTQ Kids
About this episode
This episode focuses on finding genuine joy and fostering authentic connections with LGBTQ teens.
Real joy doesn't come from a feed. This week's reset will help you find it, feel it, and help your kid do the same. In Tuesday's episode, we explored what queer creators are teaching our kids about authentic joy and identity. Today Heather brings it home with your Friday Butterfly Effect, one small shift designed to create a meaningful ripple in your week and in your relationship with your LGBTQ kid. In this episode you'll learn how to: * Use this week's word, genuine, to notice the difference between performed and authentic joy in yourself and your kid * Take one tiny action that opens a real conversation with your teen about who they follow and why it matters to them * Practice a micro-rebellion that brings joy back to where it belongs, inside you, not on a screen Press play for your Friday reset, and carry something real into the weekend. Hi, I’m Heather Hester , and I’m so glad you’re here! Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Download my free guide to take you from Panic to Plan. Join a private community with other parents and allies just like you! Stay informed - receive my newsletter Invite me to speak at your workshop or event Read my book, Parenting with Pride . Share More…
People in this episode
Host: Heather Hester
Topics covered
- joy
- LGBTQ
- parenting
- authenticity
- communication
Keywords
- genuine joy
- LGBTQ kids
- parenting
- authenticity
- communication
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