Should I Change My Trans Kid’s Name?

Mom and Dad Are Fighting | Slate's parenting show by Slate Audio

May 4, 202639:05Kids & family

On this episode: Lucy Lopez , Elizabeth Newcamp , and Zak Rosen are joined by Mandy Giles , founder and CEO of Parents of Trans Youth , an organization that “provides learning , support, and community to parents and care...

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