# Love vs. Feeling Loved | Guidance for Parenting LGBTQ Teens

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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: 2026-06-16T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://more-human-more-kind.captivate.fm/episode/what-is-love-actually-and-does-your-lgbtq-child-feel-it
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Duration seconds: 1048

## Resource

Be part of a private community filled with parents just like you! Learn more about the Kindred Collective. You love your LGBTQ+ child. But does your child actually feel that love? And if there's a gap between the two, what does it cost them? In this episode, Heather explores the difference between loving your child and your child feeling loved. Research tells us that felt family acceptance is one of the strongest protective factors for LGBTQ+ youth mental health. But acceptance isn't just a position you hold. It's something your child has to be able to receive. Heather also addresses something that doesn't get talked about enough in parenting spaces: love bombing in the queer community, why LGBTQ+ young people can be especially vulnerable, and what parents can actually do to protect their kids without pushing them away. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Recognize the difference between loving your child and demonstrating love in a way they can actually feel Understand what researchers call "quiet rejection" and why silence or ambiguity can feel unsafe to your LGBTQ+ child Identify the signs of love bombing in online and community spaces and use four practical strategies to make home the most compelling source of belonging in your child's life Press play to discover how closing the gap between loving and feeling loved can transform your relationship with your LGBTQ+ child and strengthen their foundation for life. 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 Kin…

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