#116 | Why Saying “I Love You” Isn’t Enough—LGBTQ Ally Parents Need These Love Language Tools

This episode of Just Breathe Parenting your LGBTQ teen focuses on the importance of understanding and connecting with your loved ones through the five love languages: words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, acts of service, and gifts. Host Heather Hester emphasizes that every individual expresses and receives love differently, making it crucial for parents and caregivers to recognize these differences in their relationships with their children, partners, and friends. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own love languages and how they can enhance their connections with others by acknowledging and honoring these preferences. The discussion also highlights the significance of creating safe spaces for open communication about love and affection. Join Heather as she shares insights and practical ideas to foster deeper bonds and understanding within families.Connect with Heather:Receive a free excerpt and reflection guide from Heather's book, Parenting with Pride. Find out what kind of ally you are!Share More Human. More Kind. Please subscribe, rate, and review!Connect [email protected] the Kind Space on PatreonBook a call! Watch on YouTubeListen to *NEW* episodes every Tuesday and Friday!Takeaways: This podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding and expressing love in different ways. The five love languages can help you connect better with your LGBTQ child and loved ones. Being aware of personal boundaries around physical touch is crucial for healthy relationships. Quality time spent together can communicate love and care much more than words. Acts of service can create joy in relationships when done without being asked. Gifts should never replace genuine love; they must complement time and attention given. This show explores connection, courage, and community for every concerned parent, mom, or ally navigating fear, grief, and bigotry with hope, resilience, and empathy. Through open-minded education, inclusive parenting guidance, and advocacy for mental health and safety, we support LGBTQ youth and stand for human rights and social justice. More Human. More Kind. empowers listeners to shift their mindset, embrace activism and allyship, and lead with kindness, healing, and purpose.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy