33| Why Your Kid's Boredom Is Really a Call for Connection

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Intentional Motherhood || Busy, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed Moms Trying to Do It All Minus the Mom Guilt

Kelsey Redd | SAHMx4 | Christian Homeschooler | Mental Health Counselor

38 episodes

3 days ago

You’re not “just” a stay-at-home-mom; you are a Mother, Called of God. You are the backbone of the nation, raising the future generation of leaders. As Erika Kirk reminded us, “Your family is your single most important ministry.” Are you done living lukewarm and letting society tell you how to raise your kids? You’ve found your community of uplifting moms. Do you feel stuck in stress and conformity, instead of family connection and intentional living? This is your permission to take charge of your home and your life. Are you ready to use your time to be mindful and connect spiritually, but you don't even know where to start? You have found your place of peace and encouragement. Welcome to Intentional Motherhood: Emotional Regulation for Present Moms, Calm Kids, & Peaceful Homes. 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 Christian mom to help you realize you're not alone and you're doing the most important work! 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: Join the Movement @creating.intentional.mothers creating.intentional.mothers@gmail.com

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33| Why Your Kid's Boredom Is Really a Call for Connection

Intentional Motherhood || Busy, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed Moms Trying to Do It All Minus the Mom Guilt

19 minutes

1 month ago

33| Why Your Kid's Boredom Is Really a Call for Connection

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

Intentional Motherhood || Busy, Stressed Out, Overwhelmed Moms Trying to Do It All Minus the Mom Guilt