If you feel exhausted by the needs of your young kids; if you are overwhelmed by the demands of being a stay-at-home-mom; if you are constantly overstimulated by the clutter and noise of your household; you have found your place of encouragement. Are you wondering how to communicate 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 parent? Do you wonder if this behavior is normal for kids and if it's normal to sometimes not like your kids. 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 have time to yourself to be mindful and connect spiritually? You have found your inspirational place. Welcome to Intentional Motherhood: Parenting Tips to Deepen Family Relationships, While Preserving Your Personal Identity. 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 she 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 now 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: www.motherhoodthebestjob.com [email protected] IG @creating.intentional.mothers #ChristianParenting #IntentionalParenting #FamilyCulture #BigFamily #ParentingTips #EmotionalRegulation