We have all heard and experienced how different school is now from when we were kids. It’s a whole different world. 

And while I could easily be referring to school policies and the way that kids are taught math - I’m not. I’m referring to the social universe and obstacle course that kids navigate day in and day out. 

And one of the hardest things about that change is that it doesn’t really end when the bell rings. It continues on social media and smartphones. Kids don’t really get a natural break from it. 

They need your help to find balance, but also to help them navigate a world that you didn’t ever really know.

Today we’re talking to a teacher named Flint about what kids are really facing in schools, how to support them while they’re trying to get their education, and how to communicate with teachers to help them understand the unique needs of your student.  

Flint is an English teacher in Southern California. They are white, use they/them pronouns, are vegan, married to an artist, and are nonbinary. They are the kind of person who really goes out of their way to make sure that students, colleagues, and friends are valued and appreciated.  

They play and coach roller derby, and have cultivated a large social media following on multiple platforms simply by sharing their genuine and authentic experiences as a trans teacher. 

Check out the full episode to hear about:

• Why parents need to let their kids shove them out of their boxes
• Tips for keeping your kid from shutting down in conversation
• How leading with curiosity improves your relationships and makes you a better advocate for your child
• Why parents and teachers need to do their own work to educate themselves on LGBTQIA+ issues

Find out more about Flint:

• Instagram: @justflintisfine
• TikTok: @justflintisfine
• Two Trans Teachers Podcast

Find out more about Mackenzie Dunham:

• Wildheartsociety.org
• wildheartsociety.org/downloads
• Wild Heart Society on Facebook
• Wild Heart Society on Instagram