What Does LGBTQ+ Mean?
LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and the “plus” represents other sexual identities. The acronym is used to represent a diverse range of sexualities and gender identities. The first four letters of the acronym have been used since the 1990s, but in recent years there has been an increased awareness of the need […]
The 5 Most Important Ways Parents Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth
All teens face issues like academic pressure, personal identity issues, and tricky relationships — friendships, romance, frenemies, parents, siblings. Adolescents and teens who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQ+) face these issues, as well as an added slew of challenges. Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ teens are challenged by concerns like […]
