Episode 5: Schools, Support, and Parenting Trans Youth in Texas

In this episode of Not a Lonely Coffee Break, hosts Maddie and Meaghan sit down with the founder of Parents of Trans Youth, Mandy Giles, to talk about what it means to parent, support, and advocate for transgender and gender-diverse children in today’s social and political climate. Through both personal experience and advocacy work, the conversation explores how families navigate questions, fear, learning, and growth while building affirming environments for their children.The episode also takes an important look at education in Texas from the perspective of a parent of a trans youth, discussing school experiences, what supportive educators can do, and how policy conversations impact real families day to day. Thoughtful, honest, and grounded in lived experience, this conversation highlights the importance of listening, learning, and creating spaces where young people and their families can feel seen and supported.#transkids #parents #teachers #coffee #podcast #school #queer #lgbtq #dfw #dallas #texas #education #advocacy #parentsoftransyouth #nonbinary #educator Connect with Mandy and Parents of Trans Youth: Instagram: @parentsoftransyouth Facebook: Parents of Trans YouthWebsite: www.parentsoftransyouth.com🧡 Let’s keep building this little queer coffee break community, one cup at a time.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your community! Join the Not A Lonely Coffee Break community and follow us on social medialinktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreakInquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to [email protected]