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22 | Less Stress, More Dirt: A Realistic Plan for Nature Time With Kids & Why It's Always Worth It (Part 2)

22 | Less Stress, More Dirt: A Realistic Plan for Nature Time With Kids & Why It's Always Worth It (Part 2)

Update: 2025-07-31
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In this down-to-earth and inspiring episode of Intentional Motherhood, host Kelsey Redd continues her nature series with a raw, real look at what it actually takes to get kids outside—and why it’s so worth it. From screaming toddlers to poopy diapers and forgotten wipes, Kelsey shares a hilarious and heartfelt story of a nature outing gone sideways, and how even that became a moment of emotional reset, connection, and growth.

You'll discover:

  • Why nature is the ultimate emotional regulation tool for both kids and moms
  • The science behind how even 10 minutes outside can reset your nervous system
  • Tips for making outdoor time simple, fun, and low-pressure
  • How unstructured play in dirt, grass, and rocks rewires your child’s brain for calm, not chaos
  • Ideas for starting family nature rituals that build connection
  • A sneak peek at Kelsey’s upcoming nature-based retreat for moms this September in the Utah mountains

Whether it’s a barefoot backyard moment or a messy river adventure, this episode will inspire you to ditch perfection, embrace the mud, and find healing in the beauty of the outdoors—even if you’re carrying a baby in one arm and dragging a scooter in the other.

🌿 Nature doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

 Let this episode remind you: Mother Nature has your back—even when it’s messy.


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22 | Less Stress, More Dirt: A Realistic Plan for Nature Time With Kids & Why It's Always Worth It (Part 2)

22 | Less Stress, More Dirt: A Realistic Plan for Nature Time With Kids & Why It's Always Worth It (Part 2)

Kelsey Redd | SAHMx4 | Christian Homeschooler | Mental Health Counselor