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

122. Slow Down! In your parenting and in your homeschooling.

Season #1 March 13, 2023

Melisa receives an abundance of messages from fellow parents and homeschool parents. She wants to encourage you to slow down. She's been there, felt what you are feeling and it can feel like slowing down is not the...

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121. It Starts With You, Find Out Why from Melisa Nielsen

Season #1 March 10, 2023

First you have to know yourself. Start there. Learn about who you are. What is your temperament? What are the strengths from your temperament? Why are you here? What do you want? Are you teachable? You can do...

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{ Encore } Spring Festivals

Season #1 March 09, 2023

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120. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Education Grade 1

Season #1 March 08, 2023

FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/store Melisa Nielsen chats with the Early Childhood teacher at Seasons of Seven, Ms. Tiffany. The two tackle the topic of...

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119. Parenting with Temperament in Mind, Waldorf Homeschooling

Season #1 March 06, 2023

Follow Melisa on a parenting journey through temperament. Melisa works through the importance of, not only understanding your temperament but your child's as well. She helps you recognize your child's temperament and...

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118. Spring Festivals for Waldorf Homeschoolers by Melisa Nielsen

Season #1 March 03, 2023

Spring is a beautiful time of year and offers equally beautiful festivals to celebrate. In this week’s episode, Melisa shares a bit of anthroposophical background on some of these festivals as well as tips for...

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{ Encore } Temperament and Relationships

Season #1 March 02, 2023

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117. Parenting the Choleric Child

Season #1 March 01, 2023

Melisa Nielsen shares her experience parenting a choleric child. A choleric will only yield to another choleric or someone they trust. If you've been struggling with a choleric child and your parenting ask yourself: -...

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116. New Years Intentions with Melisa Nielsen

Season #1 February 24, 2023

While everyone is busy making resolutions and talking about how crazy the world has been, Melisa starts a new discussion: setting intentions. What is the difference between setting intentions and setting goals? Melisa...

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{ Encore } Waldorf Planning Part 3

Season #1 February 23, 2023

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115. Did You Pick a Word of the Year

Season #1 February 22, 2023

Did you pick a word of the year? Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials challenges you to actually live that word. Refine. Focus. Unstoppable. Melisa reveals her word of the year and how to make sure you're utilizing...

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114. {Auriel's Light} What Does It Mean to Greenhouse Your Family?

Season #1 February 21, 2023

FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/store Melisa Nielsen Director of Waldorf Essentials and Melanie Novakovitch Director of Seasons of Seven Virtual...

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