Intentional Motherhood || Present Mom, Mindful Parenting; Peaceful Routines for a Calm Home, Less Stress & Overwhelm
Do you feel exhausted by the needs of your young kids? Are you are overwhelmed by the demands and mental load of being a stay-at-home-mom? Do you feel burdened by mom-guilt because you're trying to handle it all and get it all done with no support? Are you are constantly overstimulated by the clutter and noise of your household? You have found your place of peace and encouragement. Are you wondering how to connect with your kids in a way that will get them to actually listen? Are you struggling to respond calmly to your child's big emotions? Do you feel lonely and discouraged because you're trying to be the perfect present parent? You have found your safe place. Have you lost yourself in motherhood? Can you even remember who you were before you were a mom? Do you feel like you're stuck in stress and anxiety, instead of spiritual connection? Do you have me-time to be mindful and connect spiritually, but you don't even know what to do with time to yourself? You have found your inspirational place. Welcome to Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting for Deep Relationships, a Calm Home, and Less Stress. I'm your host, Kelsey Redd, a Mental Health Therapist turned Stay-At-Home-Mom of four amazing kids. Through a decade of infertility, I dreamt of the kind of mother I would be and the kind of family I would have. But motherhood is a whole lot harder when you're in the thick of it, and after battling through postpartum depression after my twins were born, and postpartum anxiety after having my third baby in less than two years, I have finally come to place where I love motherhood! I think it's the best job in the world! And I want to share wisdom learned through my real and raw experiences as a mom to help you realize you're not alone and you're not going crazy! Each episode of Intentional Motherhood offers actionable parenting strategies, real mom-life stories, and expert child-development insights from my clinical background & experience as a twin-mom and mom of four to help you navigate the chaos of motherhood with purpose, presence, and grace. This podcast is your go-to resource for faithful moms raising large families who want to create a family culture through spirituality, mindfulness, and adventure. Podcast episodes will provide you with practical parenting tips to embrace intentional parenting over reactive responses. Learn to be the mindful mom you want to be, and have adventures with your kids. Discover how to create a sacred family space in a secular world, foster a family culture rooted in faith and values, and raise joyful, well-adjusted children that you enjoy being around. From sacred family rituals like family mealtimes to emotional regulation techniques for moms and kids, this show equips you to build a nurturing home that reflects your Family Culture. Join Kelsey every week for inspiration, connection, and mothering stories. Subscribe now to transform your parenting, your relationships with your kids, and create a legacy of love! Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation! Connect with Kelsey: Grab Your Guides @creating.intentional.mothers creating.intentional.mothers@gmail.com
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Summer break is here—and so are the constant snack requests, mood swings, and energy crashes. In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd—former mental health counselor and stay-at-home mom of four—shares why snack time isn't just about food... it’s about emotional regulation, energy, and setting your kids (and yourself) up for success.
Discover how nutrition impacts your chil...
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to always be "on"? In this soulful episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the sacred rhythm of the moon—one of God’s most beautiful reminders that we were made for cycles.
Discover how women across cultures have embraced the moon as a symbol of feminine power, emotional wisdom, and spiritual release. From Mayan moon goddesses to th...
Welcome back to Intentional Motherhood with your host Kelsey Redd—Former Mental Health Counselor, and Mom of four (including twins!), peaceful parenting coach, and your guide to living a soulful life while raising emotionally healthy kids.
In this heart-to-heart episode, we’re tackling a topic that hits home for every mom: the pressure to sacrifice everything in motherhood. Society tells us that the more we give up, the bet...
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 wha...
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 in...
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...
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...
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 devel...
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 ...
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 "se...
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 rit...
Welcome to Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose (formerly known as Motherhood: The Best Job in the World!)
I hear so many moms that say they don’t do anything for themselves. Or tell me they can’t even remember what they used to enjoy. This is a problem! If this is you, DM me and let’s get on a coaching call and find your identity again!
When you enjoy hob...
What are your family values? What is most important to your family? How would you describe your family culture? If you can't answer those questions, this episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) is for you. A family culture that you're proud of doesn't just happen. If you aren't defining your household...
In today's relatable mom episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World!, now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose, Kelsey shares how she learned to be a more present and attuned mother from her baby. This episode discussed attachment theory in children 0-3 years old, and why parental attunement is so critical as babies form their belief system about ...
Discover the power of intentional parenting in this engaging episode of Motherhood: The Best Job in the World! (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose). Join Kelsey as she explores the key differences between reactive and intentional parenting, offering practical tips to create a nurturing family culture. Learn why intentional parenting—rooted in clear...
Moms do so much for their kids, yet we often feel so unappreciated. 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 shares a relatable story about how her homemade sourdough bread was received; and gives two practical tips for teaching your kids to show more gratitude. Although children are dev...
Join Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom of four, on Motherhood, The Best Job in the World (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose), as she shares her heartfelt journey through infertility, postpartum challenges, and the joy of raising twins and two more little ones.
In this episode, Kelsey opens up about her path from aspiring mom to counselor, finding pu...
Join Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom of four, on Motherhood, The Best Job in the World!, (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose) as she shares a hilarious and heartfelt story of a failed attempt to make homemade butter with her kids. In this episode, Kelsey dives into the reality of parenting young children—when high-vibe plans for memorable family bo...
Join Kelsey Redd, a stay-at-home mom of four, on the heartfelt premiere of Motherhood, The Best Job in the World (now known as Intentional Motherhood: Peaceful Parenting Skills for Deeper Connection & Living with Purpose), launched on Mother’s Day to honor the sacred role of mothers. In this deeply personal episode, Kelsey shares her decade-long journey through infertility, the emotional highs and lows of conceiving tw...
Welcome to Intentional Motherhood (formerly known as Motherhood: The Best Job in the World), launching this Mother’s Day! A whole new kind of mothering podcast, where I share real and raw stories from my mothering journey, the surprising lessons my kids have taught me, and practical parenting tips to help you be an intentional, rather than reactive parent, so you can create beautiful memories and a family culture you’re pr...
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