Welcome to flu season—or as Kelsey calls it, the time of year when sugar, stress, and lack of sunlight gang up on our immune systems. In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey dives into why everyone seems to get sick between October and March (hint: it’s not because the viruses suddenly get stronger).

You’ll hear her break down how our modern lifestyle—less sunlight, more sugar, crazy schedules, and indoor living—creates the perfect storm for feeling rundown. But instead of fear and frustration, Kelsey invites moms to see this season as an opportunity: a time for rest, nourishment, and simple family rhythms that support both body and soul.

From boosting vitamin D naturally to creating cozy winter traditions that don’t revolve around sugar, this episode will help you shift your mindset from “surviving flu season” to “thriving in a season of rest and renewal.”

✨ In this episode:

• Why “flu season” is really lifestyle season
• How sugar and stress suppress immune function
• Simple ways to support your family’s immunity naturally
• The power of sunlight, rest, and rhythm
• A faith-based perspective on winter as a God-designed season of slowing down

Grab your favorite mug, snuggle in with a blanket, and join Kelsey as she helps you redefine this time of year with peace, purpose, and presence.

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In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey dives deep into one of the most transformative parenting books she’s ever read—Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Maté. If you’ve ever wondered why it feels like your kids care more about what their friends think than what you say, this conversation is for you.

Kelsey unpacks how our culture has slowly shifted children’s attachments away from family and toward peers—and what that means for their emotional and spiritual health. She shares practical ways to “collect your child’s heart” again through connection, presence, and love, and explains how restoring family bonds is the antidote to the overwhelm so many moms feel today.

You’ll hear about:
✨ The six levels of attachment that form secure relationships
✨ How “peer orientation” happens (and why it’s so dangerous)
✨ Simple ways to bring your kids’ hearts back home
✨ Why slowing down, simplifying, and reconnecting is the real revolution of motherhood

📬 Don’t forget to join Kelsey’s email list for updates about her upcoming prayer-based Bible study and to access her growing library of intentional motherhood resources.

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My current favorite: The 4 Part Apology Printable

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In this episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd speaks straight to the heart of modern motherhood — and the cultural tug-of-war for our children’s attention, identity, and future.

Referencing recent remarks by Candace Owens (“They need your children. That’s the one resource they can’t buy”), Kelsey unpacks what this means for families today — not in a fearful way, but in a practical, empowering way that calls mothers to reclaim their influence at home.

She explores how our culture subtly convinces parents to outsource childhood — from schools to screens — and how we can begin to rebuild connection, purpose, and peace within our families. Drawing from her own journey as a homeschooling mom and former counselor, Kelsey offers real-life examples, encouragement, and a call to action.

Because maybe they do want our children — but they can’t have them when mothers are awake, intentional, and present.

You’ll also hear about Kelsey’s upcoming prayer-focused Bible study and ways to join her email list and community of mothers who are ready to build a new culture of family, faith, and freedom.

Listen if you’ve been feeling:
✨ A pull toward homeschooling or slower family rhythms
✨ Frustration with cultural influences on your kids
✨ Called to protect and nurture your family’s peace and values
✨ Ready to live counter-culturally — with confidence and faith

Resources & Links:
💌 Join Kelsey’s email list to learn more about the upcoming Prayer-Focused Bible Study
🇺🇸 Get your sharable image of The Battle Cry of the American Mom
📱 Follow on Instagram: @creating.intentional.mothers link in bio or Grab Your Guides here.

In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd explores how to teach our children the true meaning of an apology—not just the words “I’m sorry,” but genuine repentance that restores relationships.

Drawing from Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy Stanley, Kelsey shares how to keep relationship at the center of discipline, how to model healthy repair as parents, and how faith shapes the way we reconcile with both God and one another.
Grab your own The 4 Part Apology Printable here.

You’ll learn:
💛 The two parts of every meaningful apology: confession and restitution
🖐️ The “Heart, Hands, Eyes, and Mouth” framework Kelsey uses to guide her kids’ apologies
🏡 How to repair connection after conflict—whether between siblings or parent and child
🙏 Why repentance in family life mirrors our spiritual relationship with God
👩‍👧‍👦 Practical scripts you can start using today to teach emotional accountability and empathy

This episode reminds us that the goal of parenting isn’t perfection—it’s lifelong relationship. And even in our mistakes, we have daily chances to turn back toward each other in love.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy Stanley
• Free downloads & parenting printables → Grab Your Guides
• Purchase your own The 4 Part Apology Printable here for only $12.

💛 Connect with Kelsey:
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In this follow-up to The Gift of Boredom, Kelsey dives deeper into what’s really happening when our kids say, “I’m bored.” Drawing from Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Maté, she explores how boredom isn’t just about needing more to do—it’s often a signal for reconnection and attachment.

You’ll learn:

• Why boredom can be a powerful opportunity to “collect” your child’s heart
• How modern life and peer attachment have shifted children’s sense of belonging
• Why quick fixes like screens, playdates, and constant entertainment often backfire
• What you can offer instead to become your child’s emotional anchor
• How cultivating connection through boredom prepares kids to be at peace in silence—and to hear God’s quiet voice

Kelsey weaves her perspective as a mom of four, counselor, and mindful parenting guide into this heartfelt episode that will help you see boredom not as a problem to solve, but as a bridge back to connection, creativity, and even communion with God.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Hold On to Your Children by Dr. Gordon Neufeld & Dr. Gabor Maté
• Learn more about the STOP THE SPIRAL Mini-Course here.
• Purchase your Purposeful Living Journal here.

💛 Connect with Kelsey:
@creating.intentional.mothers
https://linktr.ee/kelseyredd

When your kids say, “Mom, I’m bored,” does your stomach twist a little? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kelsey unpacks why we’ve come to see boredom as a problem—and why it’s actually a powerful opportunity for growth, imagination, and even spiritual formation.

She shares her personal reflections on homeschooling, how our culture has conditioned us to fear stillness, and how helping our children learn to sit in the quiet prepares them to one day hear their own inner voice—and the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit.

You’ll also learn practical ways to respond when your kids are bored, including:
• Why quick fixes like screens, toys, and playdates often backfire
• How to redirect boredom into creativity, responsibility, and connection
• The spiritual power of silence and unstructured time

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to entertain your kids 24/7, this episode will help you exhale, trust the process, and rediscover the beauty of calm, quiet, and creativity in your home.

Listen in and be reminded: boredom isn’t a crisis—it’s an invitation to something sacred.

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and explore her growing library of motherhood resources through her Linktree

Learn more about the STOP THE SPIRAL Mini-Course here.

Purchase your Purposeful Living Journal here.

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Have you ever felt yourself spiraling—frustrated, stuck, or overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood? In this vulnerable episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd shares a personal story of how a simple nap time struggle almost sent her into a downward spiral, and how one powerful mindset shift changed everything in minutes.

Kelsey reflects on her past battle with infertility and depression and how that experience gave her perspective in motherhood today. She introduces three simple mindset shifts—purpose, perspective, and gratitude—that can help moms stop spiraling quickly, in minutes instead of hours or days.
Learn more here.

You’ll come away with:
✨ A reminder of your why in motherhood—and how to draw strength from it.
✨ A fresh perspective to help you step out of frustration and into peace.
✨ A practical way to use gratitude to shift your mood and mindset instantly.

Kelsey also shares details about her upcoming mini-course designed to help moms break free from negative thought and emotion spirals with simple, practical tools—so you can show up as the mom you want to be.

If you’ve ever felt “stuck in bed” by overwhelm, this episode will encourage you, equip you, and remind you that you are doing an amazing job.
Be in the know as soon as this course drops!

In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd opens up about a topic many moms struggle with but rarely discuss—how to keep marriage strong in the middle of the busy, exhausting co-parenting years. Drawing from her personal journey of over a decade of infertility followed by the whirlwind of raising four little ones (including twins), Kelsey shares why your relationship with your spouse must remain the foundation of your family.

You’ll hear insights from marriage expert Matt Townsend, including his stages of marriage—yearning, earning, and enduring—and practical ways to nurture your relationship even in the trenches of motherhood. Kelsey highlights the importance of daily, weekly, and yearly rituals that help couples stay connected, avoid drifting apart, and model a healthy partnership for their children.

This episode will encourage you to:
✨ Remember that your marriage came before parenting—and will last after it.
✨ Create simple rituals that strengthen your bond with your spouse.
✨ See your relationship as the greatest gift you can give your children.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, disconnected from your spouse, or unsure how to prioritize your marriage without neglecting your kids, this conversation will give you hope, perspective, and practical steps forward.

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