“If you want a more loving relationship with your coming out teen and you want to be an ally and advocate in an honest wholehearted way, then I would encourage you to buy this book. Use it and share the lessons widely so that we can make this a more inclusive, encouraging, and accepting world.”

—Candy Motzek, BASc, CPCC, PCC Business+Soul coach

“Infused with first-hand wisdom and transparency, Heather has the ability to tackle tough and realistic issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and their families in such a warm and inviting way...I wish this book existed when I was coming out, so my mom wouldn’t have felt so alone and could have taken comfort in knowing there were other parents out there going through similar journeys.”

—Kate Versage, LGBTQ+ life coach and expressive arts therapist

“If you want to be more than just an ally to your child, Parenting with Pride will lovingly guide you to becoming their greatest champion and partner as they navigate the complex world around them...A must-read for anyone raising and loving a queer child.”

—Lisa Sugarman, author, columnist, Trevor Project crisis counselor, and mental health advocate

“With personal anecdotes, best-practice tips for support, and sections for the reader to ponder and reflect on their own journey, Heather’s book is a must-read for anyone raising an LGBTQ+ child or teen. Parenting with Pride feels like a warm hug from a protective mama bear.”

—Jeannie Gainsburg, author of The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate

“Parenting with Pride is a timely and relevant book for families today. Not only is it informative, but Heather has made one of the most important contributions we can make—she’s taken valuable lessons from her own life and used them for the sake of good on behalf of others. Parenting with Pride is a book that will change lives.”  

—Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent’s Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground

“Finally there is a book I can recommend to my listeners that is honest, empowering, full of love and acceptance and setting the tone for a peaceful & joyful family life while giving parents accessible information, support, mental shifts and hope in being catalysts for change in their own communities.”

—Michelle Abraham, #13 Top 50 Moms in Podcasting from Podcast Magazine and host of Blissful Parenting Podcast

“Heather Hester’s new book Parenting with Pride is a wonderful guide for parents of LGBTQ+ children...You will find practical exercises, including journaling, self-care, and information about additional resources. The book is full of love, the main force empowering parents on this journey.”

—Andrew Zanevsky, President of PFLAG Council of Northern Illinois