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

285. I Have Bad Days

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials received the question: "You must never have bad days?" She does, and this is how she navigates them.  Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+...
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284. Thinking, Feeling, Willing

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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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283. Adjusting As They Get Older in Your Parenting and Homeschooling

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials helps you honor the signs that the child does grow up and we need to adjust with them.    - When they are over circle time - When they are tired of the stories - When they want to...
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282. Having Difficult Conversations

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares a hard topic today.  - Having a difficult conversations.  - Age appropriate conversations.  - Being mindful of your location.  - Being mindful of exposing your family to a...
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281. F.A.Q. Teens

Season #1

Grab your headphones for this episode. Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials tackles a big topic today.  Teenagers - Phones - Monitoring phones - Searching the internet - Video games - Shows - Movies - Friends -...
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280. { Auriel's Light } Working and Homeschooling

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Part 2 Available here: https://www.aurielslight.org/donate Learn more about our Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum  and Planning for Peace here: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Learn more about Seasons of Seven...
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279. Making Friends

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares: - Making Mom Friend Tips - Navigating Friends for Your Child - Co Op Friends - Play Dates - Park Meet Ups You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf...
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278. It's Hard, Make Something Happen Today

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  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials asks you a hard question: "Will you be an object or an agent?" - Melisa shares an experience in her life that was really hard. She shares to inspire you and share with you the...
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277. The Path to Reading

Season #1

A common concern among homeschooling parents is teaching your child to read.    In this video, Melisa discusses how Waldorf education teaches reading; and why it's recommended to wait longer to start.    She also...
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276. Lead by Council

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  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials explains what it means to lead by council.    - What is a family meeting - How do you start a family meeting - The importance of everyone being on the same page   You can also...
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275. Living Your Goals

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares her story of living her goals.  This is an old story that is dear to their heart and will inspire you. Since then they have accomplished even more! If you found this content...
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274. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Homeschool Math Tip

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Learn more about our Waldorf Essentials Curriculum and Parenting Resources HERE https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Don't you want an amazing homeschool experience? We have helped thousands of families over the years,...
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