Welcome to Sharon’s Read and Reflect — a cozy corner for curious minds and wandering thoughts! ✨ I’m Sharon Clara Fernandes, someone who believes reading adds wings to the mind and writing gives it a voice. 📚 Here, I pour my thoughts, a dash of humor, and a sprinkle of reflection into every piece I write. The more we read, the more we grow — and I’m learning right along with you! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s journey through words together. ☕💭
Today, I was sitting with my 7-year-old son, going through his notebook. Like most parents, I want him to do well in school and build good habits.His handwriting, however, looked like a group of overly enthusiastic ants had decided to organize a relay race across the page.With the best intention, I said,“Your handwriting should be... Continue Reading →
Children don’t learn emotional health from lectures. They learn it while watching us look for our phone in the fridge, sigh dramatically at traffic, or whisper “I’m fine” with Olympic-level denial. Emotional health, it turns out, is a silent syllabus—taught not in words, but in moments.Parents often ask, “How do I teach my child to... Continue Reading →
Let’s be honest. If parenting came with a warranty card, “No Yelling Guaranteed” would be printed in microscopic font—right next to “Results may vary.”Every parent starts with noble intentions. We promise ourselves, “I will be calm. I will be patient. I will speak gently.”And then someone spills milk for the third time, loses the shoe... Continue Reading →
If someone had asked me years ago, “Why are teachers so important?” I would have confidently said: “They guide, shape, inspire, and build character.”But life, parenting, and a few unexpected school meetings later… I realised something much deeper:A good teacher doesn’t just teach the syllabus — she understands the child.And in today’s world, that is... Continue Reading →
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