How Parents Can Better Support Trans Kids
The Care and Feeding podcast episode explores how parents can support transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse children by creating safe and affirming environments. Mandy Giles, founder of Parents of Trans Youth, offers guidance on key issues such as name changes and handling bullying. The episode emphasizes education, community support, and open communication for families navigating gender diversity in children.
- ▪Mandy Giles is the founder and CEO of Parents of Trans Youth, an organization supporting families of gender-diverse kids.
- ▪The podcast discusses practical advice for parents, including whether to change a trans child's name and how to deal with bullying.
- ▪Care and Feeding is hosted by Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen, who provide parenting advice for children from toddlers to teens.
- ▪The episode was produced by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson and features a segment on hidden internet gems in the Plus Playground.
- ▪Listeners can submit questions via email, phone, or social media and are encouraged to join Slate Plus for ad-free content and bonus material.
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