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

224. { Auriel's Light } Eurythmy at Home

Season #1

Ms. Tiffany's Eurythmy Course Available Here: https://www.aurielslight.org/eurythmyIn this video:   - Why should you add eurythmy to your Waldorf homeschooling. AND yes you can add eurythmy to your homeschooling.    -...
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223. Coming to Waldorf Homeschooling Late

Season #1

A very common question  "what to do when you are coming to Waldorf late?". Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares - What "late" actually is - How to decide where to start and what material to begin with - How to...
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222. How to Know Your Lesson Inside and Out by Melisa Nielsen

Season #1

Melisa often receives messages that parents are struggling to connect with the lessons and lead their child through them in a way that their child is not resisting. The key to a strong lesson is knowing it inside and...
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221. Rebuilding Trust

Season #1

Melisa and Erik tackle the topic of rebuilding trust in a relationship after there has been one of the following: - emotional affair - physical affair - pornography addiction  - gaming addiction - dis honesty with...
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220. Taking the Fear Out of First Grade

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials helps you overcome the fear of Waldorf homeschooling first grade.  Melisa covers  - Letters - Math  - Circle Time - Music  - Common Question - Do's and Don'ts  - Plus helpful tips...
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219. Have Fun in Your Homeschooling and Parenting, Here's my Number One Rule

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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218. When Should I Start Waldorf

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials discusses at what age, how and what to bring to your child. We are dedicated to helping families walking the Waldorf path at home.  This path can be exciting and overwhelming at...
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217. Will Building

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Melisa and Erik Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials share their experience with Will Building.    - Why is it important to build your will as a parent and Waldorf Homeschooler?   - Temperament and Will.   - Encouragement...
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216. Save Guilt for Sin

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials encourages you that you can break any habit in a day.  - Save guilt for sin.  - It took me a long time to figure somethings out, don't be like me. Try this instead.  - Melisa's...
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215. { Auriel's Light } Getting Out of Management Mom Mode

Season #1

Uplifting Content for the Conscious Parent https://www.aurielslight.org/store   Hello! I am so glad you stopped by.   Waldorf Essentials began with a dream. A dream that burned in my heart. I loved Steiner and his...
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214. Intimacy

Season #1

Melisa and Erik Nielsen have coached hundreds of couples. One of the hot topics is intimacy.    - Do you connect with your partner regularly? - Do you check in daily with each other.  - The more you connect the...
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213. What if the child is "behind"?

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials never truly believes a child is "behind".    In this video she discusses: - Math - Reading - History - Why evaluations are important. - Why we should never compare.  - How to build...
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