Helping LGBTQ Kids Stay Safe At Pride Events (Without Scaring Them!)

About this episode

Heather Hester provides guidance for parents on how to discuss safety with LGBTQ teens attending Pride events without instilling fear.

Learn more about the Kindred Collective Community How do you talk to your LGBTQ teen about staying safe at Pride events without making them afraid to attend? Many parents want their LGBTQ teens to experience the joy, connection, and belonging that Pride offers, but also worry about safety, visibility, and the realities of today’s world. In this episode, Heather shares practical guidance for having calm, age-appropriate safety conversations that empower LGBTQ teens rather than overwhelm them. You'll learn how allyship, preparation, and trust can help your child enjoy Pride with greater confidence and self-awareness. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Have supportive safety conversations that strengthen trust and confidence for LGBTQ teens Adjust your approach based on your child’s age, from preteens to young adults Balance emotional safety, physical safety, and LGBTQ allyship without leading with fear Press play to discover how parents and allies can help LGBTQ teens prepare for Pride events with confidence, self-trust, and the freedom to fully experience joy and belonging. Hi, I’m Heather Hester , and I’m so glad you’re here! Feeling uncertain or overwhelmed? Download my free…

People in this episode

Host: Heather Hester

Topics covered

• LGBTQ safety
• Pride events
• parenting guidance
• allyship
• teen empowerment

Keywords

• LGBTQ teens
• Pride safety
• parenting
• allyship
• teen confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kindred Collective Community

Books & works: Parenting with Pride

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