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.
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In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd shares why independent play is one of the most powerful tools for your child’s emotional regulation, social development, and confidence — and a lifeline for moms to find peace, rest, and balance in daily motherhood.

Learn how independent play helps kids build emotional resilience, problem-solving skills, creativity, and healthy sibling relationships. Kelsey also explains how solitary and sibling play both serve vital roles in developing empathy, leadership, conflict resolution, and self-confidence. Rooted in spiritual mindfulness and intentional parenting, this episode will inspire you to create a calmer, more connected family culture — without the constant pressure to entertain your kids 24/7.

Plus, Kelsey offers honest encouragement for moms: how allowing your child space for independent play is not only beneficial for them — but also essential for your own mental health, spiritual renewal, and mindful parenting.

✨ Topics Covered:

• Benefits of independent play for emotional regulation & social skills
• How independent play fosters creativity, resilience, and confidence
• The role of siblings in independent play and conflict resolution
• Why boredom is a gift for child development
• How independent play supports mindful, intentional motherhood
• Protecting moms from burnout, overstimulation, and decision fatigue

🌿 Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, homeschooler, or simply trying to create a more peaceful home, this episode offers practical insight into building a family culture rooted in mindfulness, spirituality, and adventure.

🎧 Tune in now and start building the rhythm of independent play into your home!
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In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd shares a relatable story about color-coded plates, toddler meltdowns, and the surprising parenting lesson behind it all: decision fatigue in young children.

Discover how giving toddlers and preschoolers too many choices can overwhelm their developing brains and trigger tantrums, power struggles, and emotional meltdowns. Kelsey explains how simplifying decisions and offering limited choices can help kids feel more confident, regulated, and empowered — while also saving moms from daily battles over everything from breakfast options to favorite cups.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What decision fatigue looks like in toddlers and preschoolers
• How too many choices can overwhelm young children
• The power of offering two choices to build autonomy and prevent meltdowns
• Simple parenting hacks for reducing overwhelm and creating calmer routines
• How to support your child’s emotional regulation through mindful decision-making

This episode is perfect for moms of toddlers and preschoolers who want to reduce power struggles, create smoother daily routines, and parent with confidence, mindfulness, and peace.

🎙 Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow Kelsey on Instagram @creating.intentional.mothers for more mindful parenting tips, relatable stories, and practical scripts you can use with your kids right away.

In this episode of Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, host Kelsey Redd dives deep into the essential role of fathers in raising emotionally healthy, well-adjusted children. Discover how the divine masculine energy — characterized by protection, provision, leadership, and emotional safety — creates a stable foundation that allows mothers to fully embrace their divine feminine roles of nurturing, connection, and creativity.

Learn how a father’s grounded presence directly supports a mother’s mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, reducing her mental load and allowing her to parent from a place of peace and abundance. Kelsey explores how balanced masculine and feminine energies reflect God's design for the family, helping children develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and strong social skills.

Whether you're a mom, dad, or simply someone passionate about intentional parenting, this episode offers spiritual insights and practical encouragement to strengthen your family culture.

✨ Topics covered:

• What is divine masculine and divine feminine energy?
• How fathers shape emotional development in children
• The spiritual leadership role of dads
• Why strong fathers help moms thrive emotionally and mentally
• How balanced parental energies create secure, resilient kids
• Encouragement for single moms to allow God to provide His Divine Masculine Energy

If you're looking to create a peaceful, intentional home where both parents thrive and children flourish, this episode is for you.

🎙 Subscribe for more episodes on parenting, spirituality, mindfulness, and family culture.
📲 Follow Kelsey @creating.intentional.mothers for more practical tips and encouragement!

In this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey Redd, mental health counselor turned stay-at-home mom, shares a funny, eye-opening parenting story about the gender differences between her boy-girl twins — and what it taught her about communicating with toddlers. Learn why toddler boys may not "see" messes the way girls do, and how you can use specific parenting scripts and simple, concrete instructions to help young kids listen, follow directions, and cooperate without frustration.

If you're wondering how to get your toddler to listen, how to talk to young kids in a way that works, or how to stop nagging and start connecting, this episode is for you. Kelsey gives practical parenting tips for improving toddler cooperation, reducing power struggles, and adjusting your communication style based on your child's unique perspective, gender, and personality.

✨ Topics covered:

• How to get toddlers to follow directions
• Talking to toddler boys vs toddler girls
• Parenting twins and understanding gender differences
• Gentle parenting scripts that actually work
• How to communicate with toddlers so they listen
• Encouraging cooperation without yelling

🎙 Follow the podcast and connect with Kelsey @creating.intentional.mothers for more mindful parenting tips, relatable stories, and practical tools for enjoying motherhood and raising emotionally healthy kids.

Unlock the secret to a thriving family culture with this heartfelt episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! (Now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) Join host Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom, as she shares four sacred rituals to transform your parenting from reactive to intentional. Discover practical parenting tips like how to make sacred rituals out of family mealtimes, one-on-one car conversations, unrushed mornings, and dedicated bedtimes to foster connection and a nurturing home environment. Perfect for busy moms seeking to build a meaningful family culture, these intentional parenting strategies help creating lasting bonds and a sense of security. With ideas inspired by Household Habits expert, Justin Whitmel Earley, this episode offers actionable ideas to balance the chaos of motherhood with purposeful routines. Tune in for relatable stories, stress-reducing techniques, and insights to create a family culture you’re proud of. Connect with Kelsey on social media or the podcast website to share your journey! Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation!

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