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March 29, 2022

PA Parent and Family Alliance,

Now more than ever members of the LGBTQIA+ need strong and supportive allies. If you are raising a child who is a member of the community, you and your child may be getting overwhelmed with everything going on in the news right now. Below are some resources that can help you ensure that your child knows you are always in their corner.

Preserving your child’s mental health as they “Come Out”

Lexi did feel very ashamed after her parent’s reaction to her telling them she is trans. She expressed the fact that if a parent reacts this way it can make the child feel like what they are doing is wrong. This can mess with the child’s head because…

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Making your LGBTQIA+ child feel loved and heard

Being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community does NOT mean that you have a social, emotional, behavioral, or mental challenge. Unfortunately societal stigmas surrounding the community can impact mental health, especially the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth.

These are tips from members of the LGBTQIA+ community about what they are glad their own parents did, and what they wish they had done when they came out to protect their mental health.

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Our LGBTQIA+ resources don’t stop there! Click here to look through our hand picked list of our favorite resources!

Want to speak to someone who gets it?

Our team members include parents raising children who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are looking for 100% personalized support and solutions consider giving our Family Support Partners (FSPs) a call at 570-664-8615 or book a time that works for you here. There is never a charge to work with an FSP!

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Parenting a teen or young adult is hard. Join us to learn why it’s so important for you to offer information or ideas in a way that your teen or young adult hears and considers it. Learn how to avoid the information and lecture trap and use a more effective skill called an Information Sandwich. You’ll walk away with a new skill to add to your parenting toolbox.

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