Grief, Signs, and Hope: Helping Kids Navigate Loss with Jenny Robinson Clark

In this episode of Adventure Nannies on Air, our marketing director, Reagan, sits down for a heart-to-heart with children's book author Jenny Robinson Clark and her husband, Travis Clark, the lead singer of We The Kings.

They dive deep into the kind of conversations we often want to protect kids from, but that are so vital for their growth and healing. Reagan shares a vulnerable "learning edge" of her own: just three days after recording this interview, her grandmother passed away, making this conversation a timely anchor during her own season of grief. We’re dedicating this episode to Jenny’s mom, Gigi, and Reagan’s grandmother, Bridget Katherine Tierney.

What We’re Chatting About:

• Shifting the Narrative: How Jenny moved from a lifelong fear of death to a "celebration of life" mindset after losing her mother in 2018.
• The Song That Started It All: Hear how Travis turned Jenny’s experience into a beautiful message of hope. (Listen to the song here.) Prompting Jenny to write a children’s book. 
• Signs From Beyond: A look at how ladybugs, butterflies, and bluebirds help us stay connected to those we’ve lost.
• Planting Seeds: Why transparency is key. We talk about how to plant gentle "seeds" of conversation with kids rather than forcing heavy, scary talks.
• The Power of Creativity: How a message from Jenny’s mom inspired a healing children's book illustrated by Elizabeth Fanon.

Grief comes in waves, but you don't have to navigate them alone. Whether you're a nanny supporting a family through a loss or a parent looking for the right words, this episode offers a supportive bridge toward hope.

Listen in to hear how we can model creativity, resilience, and hope for the little ones in our care—and ourselves. 

Resources & Links:

• Jenny Robinson Clark: jennyrobinsonclark.com
• Follow Jenny on Instagram: @jennyrobinsonclark
• We The Kings: Official Website

Jenny’s new book releases March 17, 2026!

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:00 Welcome + Why we’re talking about the heavy stuff
• 01:06 Reagan’s serendipitous (and heartbreaking) story
• 03:42 Meet Jenny and Travis
• 08:50 Real talk: Grief comes in waves
• 10:01 Turning a song into a children's book
• 13:55 Adopting a "Celebration of Life" mindset
• 18:11 Looking for signs: How we stay connected
• 24:40 Parenting through grief: Guidance for the tricky moments
• 42:19 Release date and how to pre-order

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