16 | How to Create a Simple Bedtime Routine to Connect with God (That You'll Love Too)

Intentional Motherhood || Mindfulness for Present Moms; Nervous System Regulation for a Calm Home; Routines for Peace

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!