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

63. Keeping Magic Alive with Younger and Older Kids in Your Homeschooling from Melisa Nielsen

Homeschooling the younger years and homeschooling the older years are much different. Melisa shares tips to help keep the magic of Waldorf homeschooling alive in your older kids. She also shares helpful tips for...
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62. Waldorf for You and Your Partner with Erik and Melisa Nielsen

This is a great duo interview from Erik and Melisa Nielsen. Grab your partner and tune in. Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a big feat to take on. Learn how this duo accepted that challenge and soars. Have the...
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61. Grade Placement for Waldorf Homeschooling with Waldorf Essentials

Melisa Nielsen shares how to decide what grade to place your child in when you are a Waldorf Homeschooling family. Grade placement is much different in Waldorf than public school standards. It is also very intentional...
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60. Chores with Multiple Children by Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Essentials

Curious what age your child can help out with chores? Curious how to navigate chores and multiple children? Melisa has the answers for you. Melisa is a mom of 5 with over 15 years experience homeschooling. Have the...
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59. Did You Lose Your Cool? Melisa Nielsen has a Tip to Get You Back On Track

It happens to us all. Did you lose your cool? Did you forget to set your intentions? Maybe you got up and things started on the wrong foot. You can restart right now. You can change the moment now. Love your kids,...
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58. Creating a Dad Interview with Erik and Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials

Erik and Melisa share their experience of having a partner interview. They share how to start one and all the options. Partner interviews are important. The partner interview brings everyones thoughts, feelings and...
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57. Why Quiet Solitude is Important for the Entire Family with Melisa Nielsen

Vitamins for the soul. Melisa shares why quiet solitude is important for everyone. Yourself and your kids! She also shares: - Navigating activités - Commute time - Waking up before your kids Waldorf homeschooling can...
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56. Fall Waldorf Festivals Melisa Nielsen

Let's chat about Michaelmas Septemner 29th Halloween October 31st All Hallows Day November 1st Martinmas November 11th Melisa shares her person family and co op practices for each Waldorf Fall Festival. We would love...
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55. Holding the Space When You Are Homeschooling Multiple Children with Melisa Nielsen

How do you navigate homeschooling multiple children and holding the space? Melisa shares tips for holding the space for each child, connecting with each child and when to put your foot down. She also shares her...
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53. Media Usage Interview for Waldorf Homeschoolers and Parents with Erik Nielsen

Erik Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials answers common media questions and shares his experience being a parent and Waldorf homeschooler. Media is a big topic to take on for Waldorf homeschoolers. How do you navigate...
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52. New to Waldorf? This Podcast is for You from Melisa Nielsen

If you're new to Waldorf Homeschooling. This is the place to begin. Melisa provides you with all the tools and support you need to get started with your homeschool journey. You want to begin with a curriculum that not...
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51. Bedtime with Multiple Ages Melisa Nielsen's Experience

How do you navigate bedtime with kids and multiple ages? Melisa share's her experience with dinner time and the run way to bedtime. She also shares how she has a conversation with older and younger kids to all be on...
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