By: Marlene OxenderMontpelier, OhioMy mother used to tell me I was her best little helper. I wonder how many times I heard her say that I was her best little helper. In my mind, it was too bad for the rest of my siblings who weren’t her best little helper. If plants really do respond this way, think about how words affect humans. And if the little voice in our head has been speaking like a bully, we can take away its power.