Waldorf Essentials

Hosted by: Melisa and Erik Neilsen

Who are we? I’m Melisa! A mom of five children with only two left at home. I’ve been a wife, an ex-wife and a wife again. Two of my children have spectrum struggles. My oldest has ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and my...

Episodes

209. But It's Not Waldorf

Season #1 October 06, 2023

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials tackles the big topic of "but it's not Waldorf". - Plastic Toys - Television in the Home - Competitive Sports - Nostalgia from our own childhood we want to share with the...

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{ Encore } Divorce

Season #1 October 05, 2023

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208. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Education Grade 8

Season #1 October 04, 2023

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207. Are Dates Important?

Season #1 October 02, 2023

Melisa and Erik Nielsen have been coaching families in parenting, partnering and homeschooling. - What happens when the child grows up and moves out? - Do you have regular date times? - Do you have someone you...

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206. Navigating Your Child's Behavior

Season #1 September 29, 2023

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on behavior today. - How do you handle if they don't want to do the lesson you have prepared? - How do you get them to go on a daily walk? - Are you and your partner...

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{ Encore } 7 Year Cycle in Education

Season #1 September 28, 2023

Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest:...

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205. Slow Start to First Grade

Season #1 September 27, 2023

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares her personal experience in having a child with an April birthday and grade placement. Topics Melisa shares with you: - Difference between a boy and a girl at this age and...

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204. Balance in Relationships

Season #1 September 25, 2023

Melisa and Erik Nielsen share with you their experience and tips in balancing relationship, parenting and work. Topics they touch on - One of the parents working out of the home - Attachment parenting - Un...

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{ Encore } Autumn Festivals

Season #1 September 21, 2023

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203. { Auriel's Light } Raising Sound Sleepers

Season #1 September 20, 2023

Purchase Raising Sound Sleepers here https://amzn.to/3LvB2pP “Children weave back and forth between courageous outer exploration and the need for greater inward security. Most measures of child development miss...

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202. Learning in a Homeschool Co Op

Season #1 September 18, 2023

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares how you can create a main lesson learning opportunity with your homeschool co op. Learning in a co op will look different with each age group. How do you navigate...

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201. Embracing Struggle, How Could it Go Different Next Time

Season #1 September 15, 2023

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. Every child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum...

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