# Parents of LGBTQ Kids: The Biggest Mistake Allies Make When a Child Comes Out (Interview on No Guilt Mom)

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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: 2026-03-09T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://more-human-more-kind.captivate.fm/episode/parents-of-lgbtq-kids-the-biggest-mistake-allies-make-when-a-child-comes-out-interview-on-no-guilt-mom
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Duration seconds: 2016

## Resource

The biggest mistake LGBTQ parents and allies make when a child comes out isn’t what you think, and it can quietly damage trust if you don’t catch it early. So many loving parents and allies want to support their LGBTQ child, but fear takes over in real conversations. You worry about saying the wrong thing, offending them, or not doing enough. In today’s media environment, the pressure to “get it right” can make you freeze—or overcorrect—and neither one feels good. Learn the 3 mindset shifts that make parenting LGBTQ teens and allyship steadier and more confident Get clear guidance for building trust through empathy, curiosity, and simple supportive language Understand how to set boundaries, find community support, and keep learning without shame Press play to listen to JoAnn Crohn interview Heather Hester on No Guilt Mom, and learn how to support your LGBTQ child with calm, courage, and connection so your allyship feels authentic and your child feels safe. Listen to more episodes of No Guilt Mom here! Hi, I’m Heather Hester , and I’m so glad you’re here! Are you ready to take action? Let's connect and create a personalized 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 I create, I help people unlearn bias, emb…

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