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 } Grade 6 Waldorf Essentials Part 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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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

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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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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{ Encore } Grade 6 Waldorf Essentials Part 1

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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176. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Education Grade 6

Season #1

FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/store Ms. Daniela from Season's of Seven Virtual Waldorf School  https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ and Melisa Nielsen discuss...
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175. Self Care, Mental Hygiene

Season #1

Anxiety and self-care can be big topics.    But in this must-watch video, Melisa dives into them from a temperament perspective.    She provides an insight into how different temperaments generally respond to anxiety,...
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174. Teaching a Foreign Language in Your Homeschooling

Season #1

In this video, Melisa walks through how to add a foreign language to your homeschool curriculum. She provides advice for multi-lingual households, as well as non-bilingual families who want to introduce a new...
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