Fresh Take: Ellen Kahn On Supporting Our LGBTQ Kids
Ellen Kahn is the Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships at the Human Rights Campaign. In her role, Ellen provides national leadership and expertise in public education and advocacy efforts on behalf of LGBTQ youth and families. Ellen is nationally recognized as an expert on LGBTQ family life and LGBTQ youth. She's also a proud mom of two teenage daughters.\nIn this interview, Ellen explains how parents can create a home environment that affirms and accepts LGBTQ children, and how to advocate for LGBTQ kids in the larger world\u2013\xa0whether they're our own children or not. As Ellen explains: "It's all of us together, chiseling away at the reason parents can be fearful when they find out their child is LGBTQ. Let's just not raise bullies anymore."\nHere are a few additional resources mentioned in this episode:\nHuman Rights Campaign's welcomingschools.org\npflag.org\n"Serendipitydodah- Home of the Mama Bears" Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Serendipitydodah\n\nSpecial thanks to this month's sponsors:\xa0\xa0\nLooking for another great parenting podcast? StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin, the most beloved baby brand in the world. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen!\nJane.com\xa0is a boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women\u2019s fashion, accessories, home decor, children\u2019s clothing, and more. You will not believe the prices!\xa0Visit\xa0jane.com/laughing.\nUsual Wines come in single-serve six-ounce bottles\u2013 about a glass and a half of wine. They\u2019ve got a red blend, a ros\xe9, a sparkling white, plus Usual Spritz, a low-calorie wine cooler. Each has just 83 calories- and they're fermented until there's no more sugar. Get $8 off your first order at usualwines.com with the code FRESHHELL.\nHooked on Phonics is the learn-to-read program that has helped over 6 million kids learn to read. And now it offers a multi-sensory approach, which uniquely combines an amazing app with\xa0hands-on learning materials shipped to your home every month. Get your first month for just $1 by going to hookedonphonics.com/laughing.\nOlive gets you consolidated, cardboard-free deliveries from over 100 of your favorite fashion sites. No cardboard-box waste! Returns are a snap. Best of all, you can sign up for free, at shopolive.com.\nLiterati delivers their monthly book picks straight to your door, so you can spend less time finding a good book and more time actually reading one. And their app lets you chat about the books with the whole Literati community. Redeem your FREE trial at literati.com/whatfreshhell.\nQuince\xa0is a game-changer for your wardrobe and your home, with high-quality essentials at prices 50-80% less than other brands. Free shipping and 365-day returns at\xa0onequince.com/fresh.\nMagic\xa0Spoon\xa0is breakfast cereal that's keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, low carb, and GMO-free. Go\xa0to\xa0magicspoon.com/fresh to\xa0grab the new limited edition Birthday Cake flavor today! And use code FRESH at\xa0checkout to save\xa0$5 off.\nParade\xa0makes creative underwear and bralettes in a variety of sizes from extra small to 3 XL.\xa0Supersoft, super-cute, and prices that start at $8! Get 25% off when you spend $40 or more at yourparade.com/wfh with code WFH.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices