# Helping LGBTQ Kids Stay Safe At Pride Events (Without Scaring Them!) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/helping-lgbtq-kids-stay-safe-at-pride-events-without-scaring-them Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/helping-lgbtq-kids-stay-safe-at-pride-events-without-scaring-them.md 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: 2026-06-02T03:15:00+00:00 Episode link: https://more-human-more-kind.captivate.fm/episode/helping-lgbtq-kids-stay-safe-at-pride-events-without-scaring-them Audio file: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/648632dc-4d82-4c7e-bf9a-a15723dcb79c.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/episodes/helping-lgbtq-kids-stay-safe-at-pride-events-without-scaring-them Duration seconds: 862 ## Resource 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 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 th… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/episodes/helping-lgbtq-kids-stay-safe-at-pride-events-without-scaring-them/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-human-more-kind-allyship-guidance-for-parents-of-lgbtq-teens-955717/helping-lgbtq-kids-stay-safe-at-pride-events-without-scaring-them.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.