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65. Meeting the Gifted Child When You Are Homeschooling Melisa Nielsen
Melisa shares her experience with her children for the gifted/special needs child. Often families feel Waldorf will not be right for them with a special needs child. That's far from the truth. Tune in and try the tips...
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64. Three Tips from Erik and Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials
Tip 1 - Dad Interviews, they are important whether you homeschool or not. Want to start one? Tip 2 - You don't have to do something just because everyone else is. Keep filling your bucket with inspiration, you got...
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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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