If we all understood we can learn from both older and younger people, then we'd have a better world.

We're used to the characteristics of social media - participation, connection, instant gratification - and when school doesn't offer the same, it's easy to tune out.

The traits the word 'childish' addresses are seen so often in adults that we should abolish this age-discriminatory word when it comes to criticizing behavior associated with irresponsibility and irrational thinking.

Mostly, I avoid worrying since the time spent doing it could be spent more constructively.

With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out.

To show that you truly care, you listen.

Hoping to instill my love of learning in other children, I taught my first class at a local elementary school the year my first book, 'Flying Fingers,' debuted; since then, I have spoken at hundreds of schools, classrooms and conferences around the world.