Waldorf Essentials

Waldorf Essentials

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Waldorf Essentials episodes

  • { Encore } Waldorf Planning Part 2

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    1 hr 33 min
  • 110. Coming to Waldorf Homeschool Late?

    Diving into homeschooling can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re joining later in your child’s education.

    Join Melisa as she shares her journey through Waldorf education and provides reassurance and advice for families coming to Waldorf later.

    She further explains the foundation of Waldorf education and the value of looking inward when starting on this homeschooling journey.

    In this video we’ll discuss:
    -What it can look like coming to Waldorf education from a different homeschooling style

    -How to ease your move from a public school setting to a Waldorf homeschool setting

    -The importance of being willing to learn and asking for help

    -The foundation of Waldorf education

    -Why there are no worksheets or textbooks in Waldorf

    -The value of inner work and taking time to understand why you want a Waldorf homeschool education for your child

    You can also find us on YouTube "Waldorf Essentials"

    Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers.

    We are in this journey together.

    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.

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    12 min
  • 109. When You Feel Uncomfortable About a Festival

    Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials has been in the Waldorf community for many years now.

    A common thing during festival times is feeling uncomfortable about a festival and why it is celebrated.

    There are many different ways to look at each Festival.

    Today Melisa focuses on the advent spiral.

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    Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers.

    We are in this journey together.
    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.

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    23 min
  • 108. Attachment Parenting with Erik and Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Essentials

    Melisa and Erik share their experience with attachment parenting as they go through the 8 Principles of Attachment Parenting.

    8 Principles of Attachment Parenting

    • Prepare for pregnancy, birth, and parenting

    • Feed with love and respect

    • Respond with sensitivity

    • Use nurturing touch

    • Engage in nighttime parenting

    • Provide constant, loving care

    • Practice positive discipline

    • Strive for balance in personal and family life

    Book recommendations that were mentioned:

    You are your child’s first teacher

    Heaven on Earth Arch

    Before the Journey

    You can also find us on YouTube "Waldorf Essentials"

    Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers.

    We are in this journey together.

    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.

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    28 min
  • { Encore } Waldorf Planning Part 1

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    34 min
  • 107. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Early Childhood Resources

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    Melisa Nielsen chats with the Early Childhood teacher at Seasons of Seven, Ms. Tiffany. 

     

    - Feel inspired by Ms. Tiffany's story from financial planner to Waldorf teacher. 

     

    - What is early childhood?

     

    - How do you navigate early childhood?

     

    - What stories are appropriate for this stage?

     

    - Why rhythm is so important and how everything in life has rhythm. 

     

    - Helpful resources for early childhood.

     

    - Ms. Tiffany shares what it's like to be a part of her parent and tot program at Seasons of Seven Waldorf Inspired Virtual School. 

     Learn more about Seasons of Seven : https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ 

    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. 

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    29 min
  • 106. Working and Homeschooling, How Do You Do It All?

    Melisa Nielsen has been an entrepreneur and homeschooling parent for many years.

    Here's the tips she has for you if you're navigating this path for the first time or have been at it and are feeling overwhelmed.
    - Make sure you have your planning done
    - Set Family Rhythm
    - Create a Personal rhythm
    - Put a Meal Plan in place

    Have a weekly rhythm but also daily rhythm, especially if you have your kids attending zooms.

    When it is your work time.
    What are your work needs?
    How many hours do you need a day?
    When you do have time, are you doing income producing activities?
    Are you working in your business or on your business?

    You can also find us on YouTube "Waldorf Essentials"

    Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.

    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.

    https://www.waldorfessentials.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/

    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

    11 min
  • 105. Knowing Your Temperament Isn't Enough, Here's Why with Melisa Nielsen

    It can be easy to treat the Temperaments like a one-and-done quiz but there is so much more to it.

    Gaining a deeper understanding of your temperament and the temperament of those around can allow you to ease frustration and overwhelm.

    Melisa discusses the importance of digging deep into yourself and seeking to understand more about your temperament. She offers a reminder that doing this work in yourself creates a domino effect that will bless those around you and generations to come.

    You’ll learn:

    -What it means to truly understand your temperament

    -How to use your temperament to learn emotional regulation

    -What to do when emotions begin to well up in you

    -How to become a space of creation and show up consciously

    -In healing yourself you allow yourself to be an example to your child

    -How to teach your children to regulate their emotions

    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

    12 min
  • { Encore } What Does it Take?

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    42 min
  • 104. What Gift Will You Give Yourself?

    Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials knows this time of year can be stressful, overwhelming and full of challenges. In the midst of planning gift giving for others.

    Pause and ask yourself "what gift will I give myself?".

    It doesn't have to be something big, it could be.

    - Cheap knitting needles and yarn to finally learn the handwork you've been wanting to. It doesn't even have to be something physical.

    - The gift of waking up before your children do.

    - 30 minutes of alone time.

    What gift will you give yourself this season?

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    Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers.

    We are in this journey together.

    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.

    https://www.waldorfessentials.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/

    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

    6 min

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