# Before You Hang a Pride Flag, Ask Your LGBTQ Child This One Question First

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Podcast: [More Human. More Kind. | Parenting LGBTQ Kids, Unlearning Fear, Becoming More Human](https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717)
Published: 2026-05-28T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Learn about The Kindred Collective Before you hang the Pride flag or post your support online, have you asked your LGBTQ teen what actually feels supportive to them? Many loving parents and allies want to celebrate their LGBTQ child openly during Pride Month, but visible support can feel empowering for some LGBTQ teens and overwhelming for others. In this episode, Heather explores the importance of emotional attunement, collaborative conversations, and respecting a child’s comfort level around visibility, identity, and Pride celebrations. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Support LGBTQ teens in ways that feel emotionally safe, affirming, and empowering to them Practice thoughtful LGBTQ allyship by listening instead of assuming what support should look like Create stronger trust and connection through curiosity, communication, and collaborative parenting Press play to learn how parents and allies can celebrate Pride with more compassion, emotional awareness, and meaningful support for LGBTQ teens and their unique experiences. 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 Human. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review ! Connect heather@heatherhester.net Buy Me A Coffee Watch on YouTube Listen to *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday! At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to compassion, authenticity, and transformative allyship , especially for those navigating the complexities of parenting LGBTQ kids . Through this podcast, speaking, my writing, and the spaces…

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