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 } The First Week of School

Season #1

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185. Tips for Moving

Season #1

Moving can be stressful! In this video, Melisa walks you through ways you can make your move less stressful and more enjoyable for yourself and your family.    In this video you will learn: -How to manage all the...
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184. Reverence, Respect, Responsibility

Season #1

Reverence often carries a religious connotation but, in this video, Melisa walks through what it means to teach reverence in your home and homeschool.    She provides insight into why she incorporated reverence,...
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183. Is Art Your Kryptonite

Season #1

Melisa often has families come to Waldorf homeschooling not feeling like they will be able to do the art. She shares an encouraging story to help get you started. Back when she was in art class a teacher told her it...
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{ Encore } Grade 6 Waldorf Essentials Part 3

Season #1

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182. { Auriel's Light } Retained Reflexes

Season #1

Retained Reflexes with Stephanie Ferris Book mentioned from Stephanie: Understanding Deeper Developmental Needs Adam Blanning    Program recommended by Stephanie  Move Play Thrive Sonia...
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181. Handling Deficiencies and Being Behind

Season #1

It can feel very overwhelming when you fall behind in your homeschooling and often you cannot figure out where to even begin. We’ve been there. It happens.   Join Melisa as she lays out a plan to help you get back on...
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180. Can Boys Thrive in Waldorf?

Season #1

Melisa tackles the common concern of whether or not boys can thrive in Waldorf.    From sword play to climbing trees, she discusses how Waldorf education can truly connect with rambunctious boy energy.   She also...
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{ Encore } Grade 6 Waldorf Essentials Part 2

Season #1

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179. Three Questions for Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Homeschooling

Season #1

Join Melisa as she discusses three questions she frequently gets. (1) How do I hold the space when I’m having a bad day? (2) What can I do when my child has a meltdown over movement (walks/hikes)? And (3) What if...
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178. Family Meditation

Season #1

Join Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials and her children Sam and Sariah, as they walk you through a guided mediation. This video is the perfect way to learn about and experience meditation as a family.   You can...
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177. Perfectionism

Season #1

Melisa tackles how to handle perfectionism in your children’s behaviors. She discusses the ties perfectionism can have to certain temperaments and anxiety; and provides tools to help children manage their...
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