I didn't expect my 40th high school reunion to be so emotional, but I was reminded how powerful those early years really are

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The author attended her high school reunion.

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I moved my daughter from a small private high school school in Hawaii to a larger public school in Seattle. Now she's thriving.

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The author said her daughter spent most of her life in Hawaii, and she was nervous about moving with her to Seattle.

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Parents often say the teenage years are the hardest. But my kids are in high school, and I love this phase.

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The author loves parenting teenagers.

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I'm a high school dropout who raised $6 million out of Y Combinator. Being a teen founder means you can take more risks.

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As a high school teacher, I see first hand how a lack of motivation can impact teens. Here's how parents can help them feel more inspired.

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I've been homeschooling my kids for 6 years, and my oldest is starting his senior year. It's been hard, but worth it.

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The author has been homeschooling her two kids for six years.

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Your high school reunion doesn't need to be stressful. Here are 8 dos and don'ts from therapists to help you enjoy the night.

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As my 4 children graduate from high school and college, I'm hit with a mix of emotions — both joy and grief

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The author (not pictured) is both joyful and sad to watch her kids graduate.

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When I was 11, I made a friend who changed the trajectory of my life. She inspired me to go to college and try harder.

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The author, left, pictured with her school friend, Geraldine, center, and another friend in their native England when they were in their mid-20s.

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When my family moved from the US to the UK, I enrolled my kids in an IB program. They're now better prepared for college.

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The author enrolled her American kids in an IB program in the UK.

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