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

227. Will Building in a Waldorf Home

Season #1

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

Season #1

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Season #1

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

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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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