Waldorf Essentials

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

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

Season #1

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

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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

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

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117. Parenting the Choleric Child

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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

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

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115. Did You Pick a Word of the Year

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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?

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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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113. Prevention is Better Then Clean Up

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Why is prevention better than clean up? What does that even mean? Prevention is better than clean up means take the moment to pause and give your spouse attention. There's a lot of distractions when it comes to...
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112. It Doesn't Have to Be Hard, It Can Be Easy

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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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111. Family Council, How to Lead Them and Why They Are Important

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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...
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