Book: My Roots And My Wings
Q1.Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
My name is Shari Jonas, I’m a Mom to 2 incredible young adults. I’ve graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and a Masters degree in Human Relations and Family Life Education. I’m the author of Father Effects: How Your Father Influenced Who You Are & Who You Love. Last year, during Covid, I began creating content on social media to share my experiences and knowledge about family relationships and what I discovered is that parents are really concerned and very interested in learning how to help their children to thrive.
Q2. What is your inspiration behind your book “My Roots and My Wings”?
My Roots and My Wings was born out of an expression that I have always used to describe how I brought up my children. Raising my “little adults” was not just about teaching them to tie their shoes or ride a bike. I knew that they needed to develop a strong sense of self, to feel good in their own skin, and develop self-esteem. My philosophy has always been, if you know who you are and you like who you, then you’ll be less interested in being like everyone else.
Q3. When did you realize you want to be an author of Children’s Book?
The impetus behind writing this children’s book was to help parents talk to their children about what matters most in life. Building a strong foundation of self-awareness, self-expression, compassion, and respect, will enable children to better cope with life. The 24 lessons are designed to empower a child and build their self-confidence because that is truly the key to their personal and social happiness.
Q4. Are you planning to release your next book soon?
The research for my next book began before I wrote, My Roots and My Wings. I’ve been very concerned, almost obsessed with understanding how and why so many young people today are struggling with anxiety. What’s changed since I was a kid? Why aren’t they coping? If it’s because of social media, we must do better. Our children aren’t built to last anymore, emotionally of course, and I want to change that. But before I could delve into how to handle and overcome anxiety in adolescents, I thought that I should write a book geared towards very young children, a book that would lay the foundation for a healthy mindset, therefore preparing them for the social pressures and expectations that lead to anxiety. My Roots and My Wings puts the horse before the cart, but the cart or rather, my next book, is on the horizon. (I hope that makes sense!)
Q5. For which age group your books are suitable?
My Roots and My Wings should be for everyone because the lessons are truly universal. But it is geared towards children under the age of 10.
Q6. What is your favorite Quote?
So many to choose from! I have always love inspirational quotes, overcoming adversity quotes, empowering quotes…but for the purpose of this book, my favorite quote is by Frederick Douglas; “It’s easier to build strong children, than to repair broken adults.”
Q7. What do you like the most about your country?
I was born in Canada, but my father was an American citizen. So, I have spent my life travelling between both countries. In fact, I was born in Montreal and the culture there is very different than any other in North America. I love many aspects of both countries, but I can also admit that I’m not impressed with how our children are being affected by the social pressures and the lack of mental health resources that exist in both the US and Canada need to improve.
Q8. What suggestion you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
Children should be introduced to books as early as possible. My children had books for the bath, books that smelled like strawberries and pinecones, books that popped up when you opened them. Children learn to read faster with books, they learn to concentrate, they develop their imagination and of course, it’s great bonding for parents, especially when communicating is not always easy. Introducing books early builds character and creates readers for life.
Q9. What does literary success look like to you?
When something that you’ve created touches the hearts and minds of as many people as possible, when lives are changed, attitudes are shifted and people feel empowered by the words I have written, that is literary success to me.
Q10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
There are so many people in my life who’ve inspired me. It’s one of the reasons why I feel so inspired to help others. We all learn from one another. But if I had to name a few, and these are definitely “dating me”, it would be people like Wayne Dyer, Abraham Hicks, Louise Hay and currently, Michael Singer, Gabrielle Bernstein and Glennon Doyle. But there are dozens of psychologists, spiritual teachers, motivational speakers, self-help gurus and even angels that have guided me my entire life. If you are truly a student of life, there are many teachers who will cross your path.
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