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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267. Temperament and Play + Get Out of Management Mom Mode

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses today on:   - Temperament  and play at co op time   - Reminders of co op guidelines   - Giving your child tools to help them in playground play   - Play dates at your home...
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266. Temperament in Your Parenting and Homeschooling Lesson

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials has an entire playlist dedicated to discovering your temperament.  LINK HERE   This video focuses on the phlegmatic parent teaching and parenting a choleric child.    The four...
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265. Slow Down

Season #1

    This is a great reminder for every parent to slow down and be more mindful of all the things you say yes to that fill your calendar and mind.    Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa...
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264. Why Isn't It Ok to Be a Melancholic?

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials often hears clients say "please don't tell me I'm a melancholic!".    What is wrong with being a melancholic? What is wrong with being who you truly are?   Take the time to explore...
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263. The Progression of Reading in Waldorf Homeschooling

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the progression of reading.    The Waldorf way of reading is much different:   - Letters are introduced in grade 1.    - There are no flash cards. If there are it is...
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262. { Auriel's Light } Gain Confidence for your Waldorf Homeschooling Middle and High School Years

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Are you feeling intimidated for homeschooling your child as they get older and enter Middle and High School? This podcast is for you! You'll gain confidence from Melisa, Lara, and Annie to successfully meet your...
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261. No Stress Circle Time

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is here to help you with your circle time.    - Younger children.   - Older children.   - When do kids tend to grow out of circle time.    - Singing. What if you feel you aren't...
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260. How Do You Do It All?

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials  - Runs a business - Homeschools  - Parents - Partners  - Practices self care - Practices her own hand work and makes time for the things she enjoys How does she do it all? If you...
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259. Study Guide Book Recommendations

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials encourages you to continue your studying as an adult. When you read Steiner's work you connect more with the curriculum.    Books Mentioned: - Rhythms of Learning: What Waldorf...
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258. Cultivating a Love for Learning

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials walks you through how to cultivate a love for learning.  - What to do when they are young. - Keeping it age appropriate.  - What if you all have different interests? - Fostering...
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257. Communication

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses today on communication.    - Text Messages - Emails  - Social Media - With Your Partner - With Your Child    Slowing down is the first step and often the key to effective...
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256. Which Will You Be?

Season #1

  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials challenges you to ask yourself: "Which will you be, an agent or an object?" She also supports you in your homeschooling journey!  Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat...
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