Separation Anxiety + "The Invisible String" Bestselling Phenomenon | Patrice Karst
#238 • The bestselling phenomenon The Invisible String has helped countless families with separation anxiety and loss. Patrice Karst, author of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and the co-author of The Invisible String Workbook speaks with us about how this independently published book made it around the world, why it’s healing message is so important today, and the exciting backstory of her new Invisible String series (published by Little, Brown Books, Dec 3rd, 2019).
Hope you all survived the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and made beautiful memories with your little ones. Post-Thanksgiving, I find that my kids have a really hard time heading back to school. The separation anxiety kicks in deep after so much fun, quality time with family. Thankfully, this week on the podcast, guest Patrice Karst has the most heart-warming solution to this challenging struggle. Can’t wait for you to take a listen.
xx Ellie Knaus
Special thanks to our sound engineer Owen O’Neill, production assistant Olivia Hastie, and Jeremy Turner for our original theme composition.
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Crib Notes (AKA Episode Research)
7 Mr. Rogers Moments To Make Your Anxious Child Feel Better About Everything - Romper
The Cling Thing: How to Ease Separation Anxiety - Parents.com
Books to Comfort Your Anxious Child - Comforting Anxious Child
Helping Preschoolers Cope With Separation Anxiety - PBS Kids
About Our Guest: Patrice Karst
PATRICE KARST is the bestselling author of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and the co-author of The Invisible String Workbook. She has also written The Smile that Went Around the World. She is passionate about spreading her message of love across the planet. Born in London, England, she now lives in southern California and is the mother of one grown son, Elijah. Patrice invites you to visit her online at www.patricekarst.com.
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xx Ellie
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xx Ellie Knaus