"...the important thing for the melancholic [child] is that the teacher be people who have in a certain sense been tried by life, who act and speak on the basis of past trials."

Roberto Trostli, Rhythms of Learning (2017)

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• The Bossy Choleric - https://youtu.be/10MSL-dU0Ho
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• The Sanguine Butterfly - https://youtu.be/_xMjdZRXasc 

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"Things do not move the phlegmatic as such, but an interest arises when they see things reflected in others, and these interests are then reflected in the soul of phlegmatic children."  

Roberto Trostli, Rhythms of Learning (2017)

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• The Empathetic Melancholic - https://youtu.be/3n-QTjFxQUk

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"More than children of any other temperament , the sanguine needs someone to admire. Admiration is here a king of magic word, and we must do everything we can to awaken it." 

Roberto Trostli, Rhythms of Learning (2017)

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• The Empathetic Melancholic - https://youtu.be/3n-QTjFxQUk

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"The choleric child is also susceptible of being led in a special way. Instead of winning affection by means of personal qualities, [...] we should see to it that the child's belief in the teacher's ability remains unshaken."  

Roberto Trostli, Rhythms of Learning (2017)

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Join Melisa as she walks you and your family through a gentle guided meditation and shares what meditation means to her.

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*The guided meditation starts at the 9:10 mark.

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• Worldwide Family Meditation: https://youtu.be/gSszYAC3eoA
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Listen to "Episode 142 -Creating the Perfect (School) Day" on Spreaker.

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In this two-for-one video (below), Melisa discusses the importance of confidence and the non-religious, religious teaching in Waldorf education. She first addresses the lack of confidence she sees in the parents she works with. She then shares a hilarious analogy (which won’t soon be forgotten) and advice for moving forward even when you don’t feel confident enough to do so. Finally, she covers how and why teaching your children about other religions/cultures/people (different from you) is immensely valuable.

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Listen to "Episode 143 - Melisa Unplugged - Confidence, Poo & Cultures of the World" on Spreaker.

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Bedtime. From little ones who need many, many sips of water to older teens who sleep all day, Melisa digs into the importance of sleep and a solid bedtime. Listen as she walks through what bedtime routines might look like for different age groups. She provides personal stories filled with humor and advice on how to handle bedtime with children of various ages.

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Topics discussed: 

- The important role dinner time plays in getting your kids to bed.

- How to be firm with bedtimes

-What the appropriate bedtimes are by age.

-How to create quality time for older kids.

-Why it’s important to wake up before your children.

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• Sleep!!: click here 
• Teenagers: click here
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• Sleep Rhythm: click here

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Scheduling for an entire family can feel like a juggling act: play date, sports game, work project, etc. Join Melisa as she explains what “family council” looks like for her family, and how creating your own can help bring cohesion to your family schedule. Look out for some extra pro-tips on creating a family calendar.

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Listen to "Episode 190 - The Benefit of Holding a Weekly Family Council Meeting" on Spreaker.

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What does holding the space look like? Why is it important? And how can you implement it into your rhythm? Melisa explains holding the space as, the concept of being energetically present, and when that energy is removed things tend to go haywire. Learning to hold the space is vital in creating a smooth rhythm in your homeschool (and general family life). Below you’ll find the video Melisa and her husband Erik recorded to answer all things holding the space related. Try it out! 

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Melisa often speaks about the importance of holding the space, but what does that mean? And what does it look like to hold the space in a very screen and media-focused environment? Joined by her husband, Erik Nielsen; she answers those questions and shares stories from their family.

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• Holding The Space: here
• Struggling with Media Usage: here

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