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...

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125. Busting Through the Stubbornness of Autism with Melisa Nielsen

Season #1

Melisa shares her experience with her son when he was younger to today as he is now an adult. If you are walking the same path she has with autism, she has helpful tips that may make a big impact for you. If you have...
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124. Running a Business and Homeschooling

Season #1

Running a business is hard enough, but what if you’re a homeschooling parent as well? It can all feel overwhelming. Melisa shares her tips for how to create a sustainable homeschool, family, & business rhythm. She...
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{ Encore } Homeschooling Several Children

Season #1

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123. Take Care of You, So You Can Take Care of Them

Season #1

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...
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122. Slow Down! In your parenting and in your homeschooling.

Season #1

Melisa receives an abundance of messages from fellow parents and homeschool parents. She wants to encourage you to slow down. She's been there, felt what you are feeling and it can feel like slowing down is not the...
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121. It Starts With You, Find Out Why from Melisa Nielsen

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First you have to know yourself. Start there. Learn about who you are. What is your temperament? What are the strengths from your temperament? Why are you here? What do you want? Are you teachable? You can do...
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{ Encore } Spring Festivals

Season #1

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120. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Education Grade 1

Season #1

FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/store Melisa Nielsen chats with the Early Childhood teacher at Seasons of Seven, Ms. Tiffany.    The two tackle the topic of...
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119. Parenting with Temperament in Mind, Waldorf Homeschooling

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Follow Melisa on a parenting journey through temperament. Melisa works through the importance of, not only understanding your temperament but your child's as well. She helps you recognize your child's temperament and...
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118. Spring Festivals for Waldorf Homeschoolers by Melisa Nielsen

Season #1

Spring is a beautiful time of year and offers equally beautiful festivals to celebrate. In this week’s episode, Melisa shares a bit of anthroposophical background on some of these festivals as well as tips for...
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{ Encore } Temperament and Relationships

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117. Parenting the Choleric Child

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Melisa Nielsen shares her experience parenting a choleric child. A choleric will only yield to another choleric or someone they trust. If you've been struggling with a choleric child and your parenting ask yourself: -...
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