In my own family, my mother had my sister when I was 15 and for various reasons, I was extremely involved in raising her.

I’m sorry that people are so jealous of me [Gretchen Wieners], but I can’t help it that I’m popular.

As a teacher myself I've been in situations where parents come at you, and sometimes parents come across like the teacher doesn't want the best for their kid and it can be really, really hurtful.

When I tell people I work to stop hazing in high schools I am almost always met with shocked expressions. "High school? Really? I thought that was something that only arrogant frat guys do in college." But it's true - as long as I have worked on preventing bullying in high schools, I have worked to prevent hazing.

Mothers and fathers do really crazy things with the best of intentions.

You can't make someone be your best friend.

In my own family, my mother had my sister when I was 15 and for various reasons, I was extremely involved in raising her.