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

236. The Child at 6

Season #1

  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is focusing on the child at 6 today. This is a series of the child at various ages and the common changes that occur.  When you are prepared for each phase you are more capable...
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235. The Pre Schooler

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the pre schooler in your Waldorf Homeschooling.  The Two Big Questions: - "What do you do for Waldorf homeschooling when they are in pre school?" - "How do you navigate...
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234. Holding the Space with Media in Mind

Season #1

Melisa and Erik Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focus on holding the space when it comes to media.    Melisa and Erik look a little deeper than most when it comes to holding the space.    - Always pre watch before your...
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233. Waldorf Pure

Season #1

  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials answers the question "What is Waldorf Pure?".    The answer to this question can have many different answers based on who you ask and it can become a heated topic in many Waldorf...
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232. The Child at 3

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is focusing on one change at a time. First up, the child at three. Which is often over looked. Resources Shared - You Are Your Child's First Teacher - Heaven on Earth - The online...
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231. { Auriel's Light } Preparing for the Holidays

Season #1

Our Resource Library Auriel's Light FREE Gathering Calendar https://www.aurielslight.org/calendar First Chapter of Our Yuletide Mystery HERE Full Yuletide Available HERE Waldorf Festivals for Big Kids HERE Winter...
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230. Splitting the Year

Season #1

 A frequently asked question "splitting the year". Do you have a child with a Spring Birthday? This video is for you.  You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow...
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229. The Child at ____ Series

Season #1

If you've been around for a bit with the Waldorf Philosophy you have probably heard about the different changes with ages.  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials introduces a new series "The Child at ____". This is an...
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228. Conflict Online

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on online conflict.  - Facebook groups - Hurtful comments on instagram, Facebook etc.  - Communication  - Ask the person "what did you mean by this?" - Pause - Notice how...
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227. Will Building in a Waldorf Home

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In a time of instant gratification becoming the new norm, we have lost a lot of our ability to create a strong will.  Join Melisa as she shares how to incorporate will building in your family. She dives into how...
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226. Waldorf Homeschooling and Common Core Standards

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials inspires you to not be intimidated by common core standards. - Melisa breaks down each common core standard. - You may be surprised the Waldorf homeschooling curriculum goes above...
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225. Navigating Homeschooling, Parenting, and Partnering When There is Pain or Illness

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Melisa and Erik Nielsen share their experience with navigating pain or illness while Waldorf homeschooling, parenting, and partnering.  - Together they share how they have navigated back pain to recovery from a...
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