{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Being An LGBTQ+ Ally for Our Kids and Others: Episode 198","description":"In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, is a conversation with Rebecca Minor, a gender specialist who works with queer and trans youth and their families. We discuss the cost of not affirming kids\u2019 identities, how we can raise our kids in an affirming environment, and how we can support and advocate for LGBTQ+ kids out in the world! We talk about:   4:40 Statistics for kids who don\u2019t have loved ones affirming their identities   8:45 How can we raise kids in an affirming environment, before we know their identity?   13:07 How to advocate for your LGBTQ+ child   17:40 How to handle unsupportive people in your life (family, friends, etc.)   21:38 How to handle the hostile environment against LGBTQ+ people and families&amp;nbsp;   25:30 Take your kids to family friendly PRYDE events!   &amp;nbsp; Download the episode transcript  HERE&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Resources mentioned in this episode:   Dealing with Non-Affirming Family Members:    PFLAG\u2019s guide for families: https:\/\/pflag.org\/resource\/guide-to-being-a-supportive-parent\/&amp;nbsp;   Gender Spectrum\u2019s resources for caregivers: https:\/\/genderspectrum.org\/articles\/family-resources&amp;nbsp;   Rebecca\u2019s blog: www.genderspecialist.com\/blog&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;    Who to Call, Write, or Donate To:    Trans Youth Emergency Fund: https:\/\/southernequality.org\/tyep\/&amp;nbsp;   Transgender Law Center: https:\/\/transgenderlawcenter.org   ACLU Action: https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/action or https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/writing-your-elected-representatives   Trans Lifeline: https:\/\/translifeline.org    Raising Trans Kids: What to Expect When you Weren\u2019t Expecting This https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e0XWT1&amp;nbsp;   Organizations for people of faith who are supporting LGBTQ+ kids:&amp;nbsp;    The Real Mama Bears https:\/\/www.realmamabears.org\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Free Mom Hugs https:\/\/freemomhugscanada.ca\/   Mama Dragons https:\/\/www.mamadragons.org\/    &amp;nbsp; Connect with Sarah Rosensweet:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahrosensweet\/&amp;nbsp;   Facebook Group: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/peacefulparentingfreegroup   YouTube: Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet @peacefulparentingwithsarah4194   Website: https:\/\/reimaginepeacefulparenting.com&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com\/peacefulparenting&amp;nbsp;   Newsletter: https:\/\/reimaginepeacefulparenting.com\/newsletter&amp;nbsp;   Book a short consult or coaching session call: https:\/\/book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me\/schedule.php&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Peaceful Parenting Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.sarahrosensweet.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36941520\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36941520"}