Our words can have power that we don’t think we have in everyday life.
ADORA SVITAKRecently did an on-line test called ‘What’s Your True Age?’ My result was 50-60 years old.
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Discriminatory word when it comes to criticizing behavior associated with irresponsibility and irrational thinking.
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I wouldn’t call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers.
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By creating so many illusory images of physical perfection.
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Like ‘naive,’ ‘impulsive’ and ‘way too connected online,’ are all things we can turn into strengths to help us.
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We all love people who give credit to others for their success.
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I taught my first class at a local elementary school the year my first book, ‘Flying Fingers,’ debuted.
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The point of my work is to make it clear that all youth can make ‘big miracles’ happen.
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But I think it’s very important to tell children that you can read for fun, too, and to understand human spirit. It builds empathy.
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If school is preparation for the real world.
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A lot of negative words adults call the young.
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There’s no committee that says, ‘This is the type of person who can change the world – and you can’t.
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As children, we have a tenuous idea of love.
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We’re used to the characteristics of social media – participation, connection, instant gratification.
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We always reference kids but very rarely ask their opinion.
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We’re ignorant of our past.
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