Ever heard someone say “LGBTQ isn’t for kids”? Whether in a school board meeting or family gathering, that phrase may sound protective, but it’s doing real harm.
In this bold and heartfelt episode, Heather breaks down one of the most dangerous narratives affecting LGBTQ+ youth today. You’ll learn how the idea that queer identities are “inappropriate” or “too adult” for kids not only erases real children, it creates lasting harm. And you’ll get tools to replace shame with truth, silence with conversation, and fear with love.
- Understand the real impact of LGBTQ+ erasure on kids’ mental health and self-worth
- Discover how inclusive language, books, and visibility create safer, kinder environments
- Learn how to challenge this narrative with courage, compassion, and concrete action
Press play to explore how you can protect LGBTQ+ youth - not by shielding them from identity, but by celebrating the truth of who they are.
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
Books for younger audiences:
- Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall (gender identity)
- Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love (gender expression)
- It Feels Good to Be Yourself by Theresa Thorn (gender identity)
- And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson (two-dad family)
Books for middle grades and YA audiences:
Educational orgs to follow:
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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, embrace their full humanity, and grow their capacity for courageous, compassionate connection.
For parents, allies, and those pioneering a way to lead with love and kindness, I’m here with true, messy, and heart-warming stories, real tools, and grounding support to help you move from fear to fierce, informed action.
Whether you’re listening in, working with me directly, or quietly taking it all in, I see you. And I’m so glad you’re part of this journey.
More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen is a safe and supportive podcast in a heartfelt and empowering space where a mom and advocate offers practical guidance and education to parents and allies, fostering empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community—including gay, lesiban, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals—through conversations about mental health, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, human rights, social justice, parenting, parent support, and meaningful LGBTQ allyship and allyship in action.
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