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

291. Homeschooling Without Burn Out

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials takes on a big topic today!   You're going to want paper and pen to take notes.   - 80/20    - The key comments to Waldorf homeschooling without burn out   - How do you make the...
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290. From Struggle to Peace

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials supports you in your - Parenting - Partnering  - Homeschooling  - and most importantly in your inner work   This is one of those things where if you turn it from a struggle to a...
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289. I See You and I'm Here to Help With Homeschooling, Parenting and Partnering

Season #1

Hi, I'm Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials   I'm here to match my energy to your effort. Let's get you to the space you want to be in for your parenting, partnering, and Waldorf homeschooling.    Thinking, Feeling,...
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288. Cultivating Quiet Time

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials answers the question most families have. "How do you create daily quiet time?" - Rhythm is key, when you are consistent and the children know what's coming next they do not...
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287. The Progression of Writing in Your Waldorf Homeschooling

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials guides us through the progression of writing in Waldorf Homeschooling. This is a much different approach than other schooling options.  - The Main Lesson Book - Summaries - Copy...
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286. { Auriel's Light } End of Year Homeschool Tip to Enjoy This Time

Season #1

Yes, Melisa knows the difference between the Roman Colosseum and the Parthenon.....  Learn more about Planning for Peace  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Need support? Send us an email at...
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285. I Have Bad Days

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials received the question: "You must never have bad days?" She does, and this is how she navigates them.  Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+...
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284. Thinking, Feeling, Willing

Season #1

Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+ years of experience to help guide you along the way. Melisa inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by...
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283. Adjusting As They Get Older in Your Parenting and Homeschooling

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials helps you honor the signs that the child does grow up and we need to adjust with them.    - When they are over circle time - When they are tired of the stories - When they want to...
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282. Having Difficult Conversations

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares a hard topic today.  - Having a difficult conversations.  - Age appropriate conversations.  - Being mindful of your location.  - Being mindful of exposing your family to a...
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281. F.A.Q. Teens

Season #1

Grab your headphones for this episode. Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials tackles a big topic today.  Teenagers - Phones - Monitoring phones - Searching the internet - Video games - Shows - Movies - Friends -...
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280. { Auriel's Light } Working and Homeschooling

Season #1

Part 2 Available here: https://www.aurielslight.org/donate Learn more about our Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum  and Planning for Peace here: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Learn more about Seasons of Seven...
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