Celebrate Pride

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Whether you're a straight, cisgender parent who wants to be an ally to LGBTQ+ folks — be they your partner or spouse, friends, family members, or children — or you're a queer parent yourself, Pride Month offers an opportunity to center (and celebrate) the stories and lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people.

Be Proud

❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤
By Arielle Tschinkel

A Parents’ Guide To Preparing For & Attending Pride Events

Whether you're toting little ones or sending your teen off on their own, safety and fun are the most important factors.

🏳️‍🌈 Express Yourself 🏳️‍🌈

Is Your Tween Asking For A Pride Flag? How To Navigate The Convo With Curiosity & Respect

Finding The Right Support

My LGBTQ+ Teen Wants To Try Chest Binding. Is It Safe?

Curiosity Is OK

What Do You Call Non-Binary Or Trans Parents?

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Protect LGBTQ+ Kids
By Megan LaCreta

Kentucky Governor Bans Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ+ Kids

“My faith teaches me that all children are children of God,” said Governor Andy Beshear.

Weird
By Jamie Kenney

A Mom Warns Ohioans About Libs of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik

Here’s what you need to know about Raichik, who is considered an extremist by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Who Could Have Guessed...?
By Jamie Kenney

Anti-LGBTQ+ School Policies Have Negative Mental Health Impacts On Students

A new report from the Trevor Project highlights the real life harms of anti-queer ideology in schools.

Representation Rocks
By Amber Guetebier

8 Books Like Heartstopper Your Teen Will Love

More teen queer romance in graphic novel form? Yes, please!

New Favorite Player Alert
By Deirdre Kaye

This Young Fan’s Reaction To NFL Player Trey McBride Being Raised By Same-Sex Parents Is So Pure

Representation really matters, y’all.

For The 'Hate Mongers'
By Morgan Music

Marlon Wayans Supports Trans Son & Trolls Haters In Pride Posts

When bigots lashed out at Marlon Wayans for wishing his Instagram followers a happy Pride, he responded with a series of posts in support of LGBTQ+ folks and his transgender son Kai.

For The LGBT-Queue
By Jessica G Hartshorn

17 Movies & Shows To Watch With Your Queer Teen

Three LGBTQ+ 21-year-olds helped me make this list.

Hug Like A Mother
By Jennifer Garcia

Giving “Free Mom Hugs” At Pride Events Has Changed Me. It Can Change You, Too.

The world — and the group I volunteer with — needs more huggers.

Pride 101
By Morgan Music

How To Introduce Kids To Pride According To Scary Mommy Readers

We asked if you've talked with your kids about pride and what those conversations looked like. Here are some insightful responses from community members.

No Shame In 'Happy Pride'
By Morgan Music

Ms. Rachel Is Standing Strong In Response To 'Pride' Video Backlash

Teacher & Viral Content Creator Ms. Rachel Defends Her Faith And 'Happy Pride' Message Amidst Far Right Calls To Boycott Her Show