Good Grieve Nashville

11/21/2025

Loving the 2025 energy! Feeling inspired and energized by this community of professionals talking about beginnings and endings.

Also borrowing the phrase "death-y bestie" from .

And thank you for teaching us how to do life and death better.

11/04/2025

New Substack piece: That "ugh" feeling might be grief in disguise...

Why that 'ugh' feeling might actually be grief

08/27/2025

When world events happen, it's natural to wonder if - and how - to share the news with our young children. In this video, I walk through the factors I weigh when deciding to share (or not) with my children. Every family will make different choices that work for them, but I hope my thought-process helps you reflect on what feels right for you.

Gentle reminder to us all that little ears, eyes and hearts may be listening.

08/22/2025

Yesterday I spent my afternoon at the Women’s Conference—a day filled with gifted speakers, new perspectives, and inspiring stories.

I went because one day, I hope to share the message of from the stage: that talking with kids about loss isn’t impossible, it’s a learnable skill.

Here’s to big dreams, brave talks, and normalizing conversations no one ever taught us to have.

08/19/2025

Year 3 as a Grief Guide at Alive Hospice's Camp Forget-Me-Not = joy, comfort, healing, and an epic launch off the Wet Willie slide.

Sunset at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan, wonderful campers, amazing volunteers, and a friend and former-coworker...a magical 36 hours.

This camp is a gift to the community, and each year it reminds me--grief is the teacher, and joy is still in the lesson plans.

07/21/2025

When a child brings up something sad or scary, pause before jumping in with answers.

It’s natural to want to explain right away—but sometimes our nerves take over, and we might overshare or give more details than they need.

Instead, try this gentle, grounding response:

“Tell me what you’ve heard.”

This simple question helps us understand where they’re coming from and what they actually know. From there, we can offer the right amount of information—in a way that feels supportive and age-appropriate.

07/05/2025

Summer camp holds so many memories for me, my husband, and our daughters. Today, we’re holding the Camp Mystic community in our hearts.

If you’re navigating how to share this news with your children, here are 3 things that helped me:

1) Steady yourself first. Take a moment and a breath before starting the conversation.

2) Keep it age-appropriate. Share just enough without over-explaining.

3) Emphasize agency. Help them learn that even when something bad happens, we can take meaningful action.

I’ve included an example of how I talked with my 10-year old—hoping it offers a model or starting point for your own conversation.

03/09/2025

Happy International Women’s Day! These two lil ladies are a big part of my “why,” and the inspiration for creating Good Grieve. Please tag or spread the word about Good Grieve Nashville to another woman who inspires you. 💙✨

03/03/2025

Hi! I'm Kristin, and welcome to Good Grieve. Talking about grief with our children doesn't need to be so scary, you just need a little help. ✨💙