Kind Mind Author

02/24/2026

It is so essential to nurture a child’s strengths.

After many years parenting and years beside children and families as a therapist, this story evolved and found its way to me.

I created it to encourage self-acceptance, self-belief, and self-determination, foundations children need to feel confident and secure. When a child feels understood, their strengths begin to shine. Enchanting the Sea was written to be a safe place where children can recognize themselves and feel worthy of who they are. 🧡

Collaborating again with Alessandra Cimatoribus felt destined. Even oceans apart, her shared love of nature transformed words into waves of engaging and colorful hand-painted expressions.

It is exciting when years of learning lead us to a moment where we can give something back 🤗

The hardcover and paperback are now available 💙🩵

Check it out on Amazon!

~ Shari LaRosa

Enchanting the Sea With My ADHD

02/05/2026

11/02/2025

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10/27/2025

I have a lot of gratitude for your support as I reveal the cover of my upcoming children’s book! I am also so thankful and want to acknowledge a very talented artist for taking her time to bring Dune, a majestical and spirited manta ray to life with her beautiful hand painted illustrations.

Enchanting the Sea releases in two months, but today’s cover reveal is the first wave of something worth waiting for!

Research shows that children with ADHD hear far more negative comments than positive ones. I wanted to create a story that flips that narrative, celebrating their abilities, curiosity, determination and courage.

Below the surface, manta rays have the most amazing smiles. Below the surface, children with ADHD have strengths that can shine and rise like the tide. .

My wish is that this book will bring a Ray of Happiness to kids and new perspective in parenting and teaching children with ADHD. 🪸❤️

I’d love for you to follow along as I share the journey, sneak peeks, and the purpose behind this story — a celebration of every child who deserves to shine. ✨

10/24/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month - the perfect time to celebrate the beautiful unique ways ADHD minds explore the world! 💫 and reveal my title and cover 💛

Once again, the illustrations are beautifully hand painted by the talented alessandra.cimatoribus

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10/16/2025

Children often feel anxiety before they can name it. Ring Tail Raffi is a story about a lemur struggling with anxiety and through his adventure in Madagascar, finds support and learns skills to help cope with his worries and fears. Animal stories open doors to emotional learning in the gentlest way! They help children find words for their feelings, recognize courage and kindness and better express what they feel inside 🦋

What signs or behaviors might indicate a child is anxious, even if they can’t say it out loud?? Please share!

Ring Tail Raffi - Mindfulness in Madagascar
Written by Shari LaRosa
Beautifully illustrated by .cimatoribus
Link above

10/08/2025

Previous Cover copy is being given away as seen above. I’ve refreshed the cover font for Ringtail Raffi! To celebrate, I’m giving away a couple remaining copies with the previous design. The story is just as beautiful—only the cover font has been updated going forward. Hope to see you over on Goodreads ‘Shari LaRosa” author page for the giveaway—and if you’d like, follow my author page for future updates! 🤗🦉🌴

https://www.goodreads.com/sharilarosa

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10/02/2025

Raising awareness about ADHD is so important, and I’ve loved embracing that understanding into my therapy practice. With my new book, I hope to continue that work helping children with ADHD feel celebrated, confident and empowered to thrive.

New title: Coming Soon *****🩵🩵🩵
Written by Shari LaRosa
Instagram.com/kindmindauthor
Illustrated by Alessandra Cimatoribus

09/24/2025

https://www.instagram.com/p/DO_etErDTIM/?igsh=bDQ1MHp0b3B5emdo

09/16/2025

09/15/2025

✨My intention is that through the inspiration of a story, children can gain a sense of the skills the lemur learned and apply them to reduce anxiety. To understand the option of letting fear pass through and go on its merry way rather than residing within them, making it difficult to regulate emotions. My intention is also to help facilitate conversations, allowing caregivers to be safe recipients - creating a supportive environment where children can express their inner thoughts, while at the same time, enjoy an adventure in nature with extra fun animals.

09/11/2025

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOdy81WDc2H/?igsh=aHNpd2ZmMmF4bGFx