Welcome to Intentional Motherhood, where Christian moms learn practical peaceful parenting tools to build deeper connection while staying rooted in their God-given purpose. I’m your host, Kelsey Redd, and today we’re diving into one of the most chaotic—and most sacred—parts of parenting: bedtime.

If bedtime at your house feels like total mayhem—meltdowns, stalling, hunger strikes, and sibling drama—you’re not alone. But what if that same moment could become a peaceful, prayerful, and powerful opportunity to nurture your child’s spirit, teach gospel truths, and strengthen your bond?

In this episode, I walk you through my ideal bedtime routine with four kids under six (including twins!), including:
🌙 How to create calm, connection, and structure at the end of the day
🧒 A nightly rhythm of prayer, gratitude, and emotional check-ins
🙏 How we teach our kids reverence and respect during family prayer
💖 My favorite practice—the Body Blessing—inspired by Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
💬 How to gently open spiritual conversations with your kids at bedtime
💡 Simple ways to bring God into your child’s heart and imagination—without a lecture

Whether you’re in survival mode or ready to be more intentional, this episode gives you real-life parenting tips and faith-centered rituals to transform bedtime from chaos to connection.

Perfect for:

• Christian moms of young children
• Families looking to build meaningful bedtime routines
• Moms seeking peaceful parenting tools rooted in faith
• Anyone interested in Habits of the Household or intentional spiritual parenting

🎧 Tune in and discover how to end the day with grace, peace, and purpose—no matter how messy the bedtime journey may be.
✨ Plus: A shout-out to Justin Whitmel Earley’s new podcast Intentional Fatherhood—perfect for dads who want to lead with love.

🕊️ Connect with Kelsey on Instagram @creating.intentional.mothers and share your favorite bedtime rituals!

Welcome back to Intentional Motherhood with your host, Kelsey Redd—Christian mom of four, mindfulness mentor, and family connection coach. In today’s empowering episode, we’re diving into something every overwhelmed mama asks: “What should I do with my rare, sacred moments of free time?”

If you’ve ever felt like your identity is buried beneath dishes, diapers, and to-do lists… this episode is your permission slip to step into wholeness. Yes, you're a devoted mom—and you're also a creative, spiritual, vibrant woman with passions and dreams that matter.

Inside this episode, Kelsey walks you through:
🌿 Three intentional categories for using your downtime
💡 Practical ideas for soul-nourishing self-care
🧺 Why chores should be a family activity—not your only “break”
✨ How to connect with God and your divine identity in everyday motherhood
🎨 Creative and fun ways to rediscover what makes you come alive

Whether you're folding laundry, hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of peace, or listening on a sunrise walk, this conversation will remind you that you are allowed to be a whole person—even while raising small humans.

Perfect for:

• Stay-at-home moms feeling burnt out
• Christian moms seeking purpose and presence
• Women who want to reclaim joy, hobbies, and spiritual growth
• Moms learning how to balance productivity and play

🎧 Tune in and learn how to fill your own cup without guilt—so you can show up as the mom, wife, and woman you were created to be.

✨ Connect with Kelsey on Instagram: @creating.intentional.mothers

In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom, walks you through step-by-step strategies to teach your kids how to play independently — even if they currently can’t entertain themselves for more than 30 seconds.

Independent play is not only crucial for your child’s emotional regulation, problem solving, creativity, and social-emotional growth — it’s also a lifeline for moms who feel constantly overwhelmed, overstimulated, and drained by the mental load of motherhood. When kids learn how to play independently, moms gain the freedom to rest, reset, pray, practice mindfulness, and parent with more presence and peace.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why independent play is a skill that can be taught (not something kids are just "naturally good at")
• The emotional, cognitive, and social benefits of independent play
• Practical tips to start small and build your child’s independent play stamina over time
• How to use toy rotations and curated invitations to play
• The importance of being present-but-not-involved during early stages of independent play
• How modeling your own mindfulness and contentment teaches your child to enjoy solitude
• Why boredom is a gift — and how it leads to true creativity
• How independent play prevents mom burnout and fosters intentional, peaceful parenting

🌿 This episode is perfect for moms who want to create a family culture rooted in mindfulness, spirituality, intentional parenting, and emotional resilience — while also reclaiming small pockets of rest and sanity in the beautiful, exhausting work of motherhood.

🎧 Tune in now to start teaching your children this life-changing skill — and give yourself the gift of margin, rest, and joy in motherhood.
Follow Kelsey @creating.intentional.mothers