We Nurture: Waldorf Inspired Parenting

This story, perfect for autumn, has been adapted from the Russian folktale, 'The Turnip'.  In this retelling of the story, grandfather plants a turnip seed in the spring hoping to harvest a big turnip in the autumn so that he can make delicious turnip soup.  The turnip grew and grew, in fact it grew so big that grandfather couldn't pull it out of the ground by himself.  He calls grandmother, who calls granddaughter, who calls the dog, who calls the cat who calls the mouse and then they are able to pull the turnip out.

Recommended for ages 2 to 6

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Today we connect with Marlis Harris, Director and Owner of Hummingbird Preschool in San Francisco. She tells us about how she very quickly and courageously transformed her preschool last summer to a program that was completely outdoors so that she could meet the needs of the children in a healthy way while working with the challenges of COVID.  It's an inspirational interview and inspiration is something that we all need!

Born and raised in Germany, Marlis grew up in the small town of Diez.  After earning her Masters in Special Education and Art she embarked on a trip around the world which eventually led her to San Francisco.  In 1998, after completing her three year Waldorf Teacher Training she found opportunities to volunteer, tutor and substitute at the San Francisco Waldorf School where in time all three of her sons would attend and graduate from.  She has been the director and main teacher at Hummingbird Preschool since it opened in 2002.

To learn more about Hummingbird Preschool please visit hummingbirdpreschoolsf.com

Today we are connecting with Laura Scappaticci from the Anthroposophical Society in America.

The Anthroposophical Society in America furthers Rudolf Steiner’s work in the United States. They are an open membership organization that fosters self-development and inspired social engagement, through Conferences, Regional Groups, Online Courses and a wonderful magazine called Being Human.

"Anthroposophy is a philosophy of love; a path of spiritual inquiry, rather than a belief system at the foundation of which is an understanding of the ability for humans to evolve."  Laura Scappaticci

In this episode Laura Scappaticci, Director of Programs for the Anthroposophical Society in America joins us for a lively conversation on the topic of Anthroposophy and the Anthroposophical Society.  In her role, Laura creates events, online education as well as a podcast, The Anthroposopher.  She enjoys connecting people to their best selves on whatever spiritual path they choose.  Laura is also the mother of three!

Anthroposophy.org 

Being Human Magazine 

The Anthroposopher Podcast

This is a wonderful African Folktale story of a magic cow and other animals that teach a lesson to two friends.

Recommended for ages 5 to 9

To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children

Today Molly and I honored to be speaking with Beverly Amico, the Executive Director of Advancement for the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. AWSNA is a non-profit membership organization focused on strengthening and nurturing Waldorf education by advancing Waldorf principles. It supports 160 member schools and 14 teacher education institutes in North America. AWSNA works to support schools and institutes with a vision to strengthen and nurture Waldorf education and advance Waldorf principles worldwide.

In her role at AWSNA, Beverly represents Waldorf education to the broader community, executing public relations, outreach, marketing, and advocacy related strategies, and guides AWSNA’s fund development efforts.

Join us for this in-depth conversation to hear how AWSNA, as the leading organization for Waldorf education, is deepening their work with diversity, equity and inclusion.

You can read the Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Waldorf Education statement and learn more about at waldorfeducation.org/awsna

 Announcing another exciting offering!  You now have the option to register for individual weeks for only $45 per week!  Sign up for the weeks that will give you the support that you need now!  Each week we will start with an in-depth lecture on the topic for that week.  For the weeks that you're registered, you'll receive the audio recording of the lecture.  After the lecture, there will be time for questions and we'll give you parenting tools to work with at home (this part will not be recorded).  We'll also give you content to work with at home at your own pace.  

To learn more and to register, go to wenurturecollective.com/courses

Today we are speaking with Sabine Josephs, Waldorf Parent and creator of All of Us Crayons. 

Last December, Sabine launched @waldorfincolor where she shines light on the challenges that people of color have with being underrepresented in Waldorf communities and how, by working together, we can make change.

Now she has created All of Us Crayons. These diversity crayons represent 8 skin tones so no mixing of colors is required!

They honor the skin tones of our diverse world and are made with all natural ingredients, containing only Beeswax, Carnauba wax & Earth pigments. No paraffin! No fillers!

This week the crayons launched on bellalunatoys.com and allofuscrayons.com. Be sure to buy your set before they sell out.

Do you want to be in Community with other parents of young children?  Are you facing challenges with parenting your young child? Are you seeking for more balance and calm in your home?  

Join Chinyelu and Molly in their new course - Parenting in the Early Years - and experience how their 37 plus years as Waldorf educators and parents will support you in your parenting.  In the course, they will offer deep insights about childhood development as well as tools and tips that will empower you as a parent in the most positive ways.

Purchase 2 seats at the same time and receive 15% off!  To be eligible, add two to your cart and use the code FRIENDS15. Join and read more here

Registration closes October 7, 2020

This story is about a special friendship between Hamid, the son of a poor date grower and Omar, the son of a Sultan.  They meet in a Moroccan market place where Omar has come to learn more about life. Last week we heard about Hamid’s long journey with his father, Abdul as they rode on their donkey, Zagib to the marketplace to sell their dates.  Both Hamid and Abdul were so thirsty when they arrived at the marketplace but they had no money to buy water.  Abdul then decided to go to the mosque to pray and told Hamid that he must guard their wares until he returned.  While Hamid waited, a snake charmer came to play his flute for him while the snake danced.  Meanwhile, across town the Sultan’s son, Prince Omar who lived in a palace was unhappy and decided he wanted to know about life outside of the palace.  Now the story continues…

We adapted this story for audio, original story by Anne Rose; published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.

We recommend this story for ages 5 to 9

To discover more please visit wenurturecollective.com

This story is about a special friendship between Hamid, the son of a poor date grower and Omar, the son of a Sultan.  They meet in a Moroccan market place where Omar has come to learn more about life. We adapted this story for audio, original story by Anne Rose; published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.  

We recommend this story for ages 5 to 9

To discover more please visit wenurturecollective.com