Waldorf Essentials

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

{ Encore } 7 Year Cycle in Education

Season #1

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

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

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

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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203. { Auriel's Light } Raising Sound Sleepers

Season #1

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

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

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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{ Encore } Coming to Waldorf Late Grade 4 and Up

Season #1

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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200. The Bumps in the Road

Season #1

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 prices...
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199. Boundaries with Children

Season #1

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 prices...
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198. Authenticity

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials goes a bit deeper into what is authenticity?   We hear it often, be your authentic self, show up authentically.  But what does that actually mean?   - It's not just showing up...
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{ Encore } Coming to Waldorf Late Grade 1-3

Season #1

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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