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

99. { Auriel's Light } Planning Your Year of Festivals

Season #1

FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/store Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials has launched something new to support you through 2023!  This week's video is...
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98. Rhythm During the Holidays

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen shares what works for their family during the holiday season. It's not focused on specific religions and each practices special to your family. This is more about what's in the air, shopping experiences...
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97. What Are You Avoiding? Melisa Nielsen

Season #1

Over the years, Melisa has recognized (during her coaching) a pattern of disagreements many couples seem to face: more babies + hobby farms! In this episode, Melisa gets to the heart of the matter. She offers advice...
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96. Mid Year Homeschool Review Questions Part 1

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials offers her Thinking, Feeling, Willing Members live access to Mid Year Review Check In's. Here are common questions asked. - What to do with younger children during the older...
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95. Mid Year Review Meditation with Melisa for Your Waldorf Homeschooling

Season #1

Grab your planning for peace planner, journal or piece of paper. Come close your eyes, take a deep breath and meditate on each child. - What has been going well that you want to continue to incorporating in your...
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94. Recovering from the Holidays

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen is here to encourage you in your new year. It's important to reflect on what needs to happen before you jump back into your Waldorf homeschooling and start off a fresh new year. Maybe you need a week...
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93. { Auriel's Light } Planning Your Awesome Year for Parenting, Partnering and Homeschooling

Season #1

FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/storePlease share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together. Have the homeschool...
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92. Happy New Year, Try This!

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares her New Year routine to inspire you to use this fresh energy and make the new year everything you want it to be! You can also find us on YouTube "Waldorf Essentials" Please...
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91. Traveling with Special Needs Children, Melisa Nielsen Shares Her Tips She's Used

Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials shares the tips she has used for her children and their special needs. These tips help set the foundation for your traveling. When you have the strong foundation then you can...
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90. I Can Do Anything, You Can Do Anything!

Melisa Nielsen has an important reminder for you to apply to your parenting. This reminder can also be modeled by the parents! Share with a friend, homeschooling and parenting is a journey we can root for and support...
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89. Melisa Nielsen shares about Perfectionism and Difficulties

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares her experience with perfectionism and heels being dug into the ground about main lesson. There are many difficulties to navigate with the special needs child. Melisa shares...
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88. What is an excuse vs. a reason, Melisa Nielsen walks us through it

Melisa takes the common excuses she received from Thinking, Feeling, Willing members and breaks each one down. Common excuses: - I can't get up before my kids, they wake up too early. - Have a nursing child and co...
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