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288. Cultivating Quiet Time
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials answers the question most families have.
"How do you create daily quiet time?"
- Rhythm is key, when you are consistent and the children know what's coming next they do not...
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287. The Progression of Writing in Your Waldorf Homeschooling
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials guides us through the progression of writing in Waldorf Homeschooling. This is a much different approach than other schooling options.
- The Main Lesson Book
- Summaries
- Copy...
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286. { Auriel's Light } End of Year Homeschool Tip to Enjoy This Time
Yes, Melisa knows the difference between the Roman Colosseum and the Parthenon.....
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285. I Have Bad Days
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials received the question:
"You must never have bad days?"
She does, and this is how she navigates them.
Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+...
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284. Thinking, Feeling, Willing
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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283. Adjusting As They Get Older in Your Parenting and Homeschooling
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials helps you honor the signs that the child does grow up and we need to adjust with them.
- When they are over circle time
- When they are tired of the stories
- When they want to...
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282. Having Difficult Conversations
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares a hard topic today.
- Having a difficult conversations.
- Age appropriate conversations.
- Being mindful of your location.
- Being mindful of exposing your family to a...
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281. F.A.Q. Teens
Grab your headphones for this episode.
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials tackles a big topic today.
Teenagers
- Phones
- Monitoring phones
- Searching the internet
- Video games
- Shows
- Movies
- Friends
-...
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280. { Auriel's Light } Working and Homeschooling
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279. Making Friends
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares:
- Making Mom Friend Tips
- Navigating Friends for Your Child
- Co Op Friends
- Play Dates
- Park Meet Ups
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278. It's Hard, Make Something Happen Today
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials asks you a hard question:
"Will you be an object or an agent?"
- Melisa shares an experience in her life that was really hard. She shares to inspire you and share with you the...
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277. The Path to Reading
A common concern among homeschooling parents is teaching your child to read.
In this video, Melisa discusses how Waldorf education teaches reading; and why it's recommended to wait longer to start.
She also...
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