As International Book Giving Day approaches on February 14, attention turns to the quiet but powerful role books play in shaping understanding, empathy, and access to knowledge. For California families navigating mental health challenges, developmental diagnoses, and relationship stress, access to thoughtful, evidence-informed writing can make a meaningful difference. For more than a decade, Dr. Deena Moustafa has been one of the voices contributing to that work, offering clarity and reassurance at moments when people