My son’s bedroom door is closed again. Music thumps softly behind it as I stand in the hallway, laundry basket in hand, wondering if I should knock. I decide against it. These days, I’m learning the ...

Yesterday I found myself sitting in my car in the school parking lot. Not coming, not going—just sitting there with the engine off for a full 15 minutes after drop-off, enjoying the beautiful sound of ...

My husband Joe and I were winding down on a quiet Sunday evening. Our 20-year-old twin boys left for their spring break trip to Mexico earlier in the morning. We didn’t have enough time with them this ...

Paria Hassouri, MD, is a pediatrician, mother of three, and transgender rights activist. She is a public speaker and has written articles for multiple media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, ...

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