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The Invisible String

February 15, 2024/
Mikey smiling, wearing headphones, holding his copy of The Invisible String.
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst has a beautiful message.

This heartwarming book reminds kids that the invisible string (made of love) connects us to our loved ones, no matter what. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day and it got me thinking about the deep love we have for our kids.

We would do anything to help our kids and advocate for them, especially when they cannot advocate for themselves. The love parents have for their children sometimes gets described as ‘your heart walking around outside your body.’ It can be an overwhelming amount of emotion.

A page from the book. A submarine with the kids in it. "Would it reach me even if I were a submarine captain deep in the ocean?" asked Jeremy. "Yes," Mom said. "Even there."
The bond of love is so strong, you can’t break it and it can reach you wherever you are.

Books like this one help our kids understand how much we care for them. Reading them together can help reinforce that we will be there for our children, no matter what. Even if they did something bad at school, or said something mean to a friend, we can help them through the tough times. Knowing they are loved unconditionally can help build children’s confidence and resilience.

There are many other books in this series that have come along since Mikey got The Invisible String.  If your kiddo is struggling with loss, grief, anxiety, or loneliness, check them out.  

The Invisible String series: workbook, invisible leash, invisible backpack string, you are never alone and the invisible web
I love that they have created a whole series to address different topics.

The Big Message

These book go even further. They show that each of us have many invisible strings of love that connect us to others. Our strings form a web connecting us all.  We are all connected by love. What a reassuring message for our kiddos!

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Erica Mauro

About the Author

Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 😉

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