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How do parents know what LGBTQ information online is actually trustworthy and what could harm their LGBTQ teen?

Today’s digital world is filled with misinformation, fear-based messaging, and conflicting opinions about LGBTQ identities and parenting. For parents trying to support LGBTQ teens, it can feel overwhelming to know which sources are credible and which narratives are rooted in bias or misinformation. In this episode, Heather shares practical guidance to help parents and allies confidently evaluate online information, strengthen critical thinking skills, and make informed decisions rooted in truth, compassion, and allyship.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify credible LGBTQ resources and avoid harmful misinformation online
• Use critical thinking strategies to better support LGBTQ teens with confidence and clarity
• Become a stronger LGBTQ ally by recognizing bias, verifying sources, and seeking balanced perspectives

Press play to gain practical tools for navigating online LGBTQ information with more confidence, critical thinking, and compassionate allyship as a parent or advocate.

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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 the wisdom of lived experience and practical guidance and education to parents and allies, teaching empathy, kindness, love, and strong boundaries while supporting LGBTQ teens and the diverse LGBTQ community, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, transgender, and queer individuals, through conversation