#185 | Why “Just Booking It” Is Dangerous When Traveling With LGBTQ Youth - Ally Guidance You Need

More Human More Kind: Guidance for Parenting LGBTQ+ Teens & Growing Into a Courageous Ally

Would your next family vacation make your LGBTQ+ child feel affirmed or anxious?

Whether you're planning a road trip or flying internationally, traveling with an LGBTQ+ child brings unique emotional and safety needs. This episode explores how to turn travel into a safe, empowering experience for your entire family.

• Learn what to pack so your LGBTQ+ child feels seen, grounded, and supported
• Get expert tips on researching inclusive destinations, events, and accommodations
• Discover tools and apps that help ensure emotional safety and legal awareness while abroad

Press play to feel confident and prepared when traveling with your LGBTQ+ teen—wherever your next adventure takes you.

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

Website: International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA)

Why it matters: IGLTA provides free resources, LGBTQ+ inclusive guides, safety information, and vetted travel partners for queer travelers and their families.

Other tools:

• GeoSure App (iOS & Android) – Real-time LGBTQ safety ratings
• Equaldex – Country-specific legal and social climate for LGBTQ+ people
• Trans Travel Checklist by National Center for Transgender Equality: transequality.org

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More Human. More Kind. formerly Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen 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, safety, and a human first approach, 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.

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