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

113. Prevention is Better Then Clean Up

Season #1 February 20, 2023

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

Season #1 February 18, 2023

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

Season #1 February 17, 2023

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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{ Encore } Waldorf Planning Part 2

Season #1 February 16, 2023

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110. Coming to Waldorf Homeschool Late?

Season #1 February 15, 2023

Diving into homeschooling can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re joining later in your child’s education. Join Melisa as she shares her journey through Waldorf education and provides reassurance and advice for...

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109. When You Feel Uncomfortable About a Festival

Season #1 February 13, 2023

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials has been in the Waldorf community for many years now. A common thing during festival times is feeling uncomfortable about a festival and why it is celebrated. There are many...

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108. Attachment Parenting with Erik and Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Essentials

Season #1 February 10, 2023

Melisa and Erik share their experience with attachment parenting as they go through the 8 Principles of Attachment Parenting. 8 Principles of Attachment Parenting • Prepare for pregnancy, birth, and parenting • Feed...

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{ Encore } Waldorf Planning Part 1

Season #1 February 09, 2023

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107. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Early Childhood Resources

Season #1 February 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. - Feel inspired by Ms....

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106. Working and Homeschooling, How Do You Do It All?

Season #1 February 06, 2023

Melisa Nielsen has been an entrepreneur and homeschooling parent for many years. Here's the tips she has for you if you're navigating this path for the first time or have been at it and are feeling overwhelmed. - Make...

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105. Knowing Your Temperament Isn't Enough, Here's Why with Melisa Nielsen

Season #1 February 03, 2023

It can be easy to treat the Temperaments like a one-and-done quiz but there is so much more to it. Gaining a deeper understanding of your temperament and the temperament of those around can allow you to ease...

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{ Encore } What Does it Take?

Season #1 February 02, 2023

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