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Waldorf Essentials252. Creating the Life of Your DreamsMelisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares her life experience with creating the life of your dreams.
Melisa and Erik Nielsen had been visiting California for Comic Con for many years. With each visit they began to fall in love with the area and the idea of living in California.
Instead of just letting it be a wish. They started planning.
Grab a piece of paper and start writing all the details out.
How much will it cost?
Where can things shift inn a budget?
Where can you grow...2024-01-1538 min
Waldorf Essentials237. { Auriel's Light } Public SpeakingWhen is Public Speaking Taught?
10th Grade
Melisa and Erik Nielsen share how they have taught Public Speaking in their homeschooling and at Seasons of Seven.
They share fun, practical ideas that set your child up for success.
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Every child should have access to a whole education.
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Waldorf Essentials234. Holding the Space with Media in MindMelisa and Erik Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focus on holding the space when it comes to media.
Melisa and Erik look a little deeper than most when it comes to holding the space.
- Always pre watch before your child see's it.
- Common sense media is a great resource but you always have to keep in mind what is going on for your child and if that show or movie would be right. For example, if there has been a death, difficult situation, or co parenting challe...2023-12-0123 min
Waldorf Essentials225. Navigating Homeschooling, Parenting, and Partnering When There is Pain or IllnessMelisa and Erik Nielsen share their experience with navigating pain or illness while Waldorf homeschooling, parenting, and partnering.
- Together they share how they have navigated back pain to recovery from a stroke.
- The importance of community and asking for help.
- Reminder while you are forced to be in a space of slowing down and silence, fill yourself with inspiration to help the recovery.
- Encourage one another and ask what is helpful and what is not helpful. Saying "I know you have a lot of pain right now." migh...2023-11-1012 min
Waldorf Essentials222. How to Know Your Lesson Inside and Out by Melisa NielsenMelisa often receives messages that parents are struggling to connect with the lessons and lead their child through them in a way that their child is not resisting. The key to a strong lesson is knowing it inside and out. Take the time to connect with the curriculum. Take the time to read the stories and feeling them within you. Stuff that comes easy it’s an accomplishment. Hone your craft by picking one thing at a time. You got this.
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Waldorf Essentials221. Rebuilding TrustMelisa and Erik tackle the topic of rebuilding trust in a relationship after there has been one of the following:
- emotional affair
- physical affair
- pornography addiction
- gaming addiction
- dis honesty with money
There has to be
- communication
- dedication to re building the trust in the relationship
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Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together. 2023-11-0118 min
Waldorf Essentials217. Will BuildingMelisa and Erik Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials share their experience with Will Building.
- Why is it important to build your will as a parent and Waldorf Homeschooler?
- Temperament and Will.
- Encouragement to take action today.
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Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.
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Waldorf Essentials216. Save Guilt for SinMelisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials encourages you that you can break any habit in a day.
- Save guilt for sin.
- It took me a long time to figure somethings out, don't be like me. Try this instead.
- Melisa's Thinking, Feeling Willing Program is loaded with resources to help you, come join the community.
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 child...2023-10-2016 min
Waldorf Essentials214. IntimacyMelisa and Erik Nielsen have coached hundreds of couples. One of the hot topics is intimacy.
- Do you connect with your partner regularly?
- Do you check in daily with each other.
- The more you connect the stronger your communication is and the more you can sense when something is bothering them.
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Waldorf Essentials212. Media and Older KidsMelisa and Erik Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials tackle the topic of older kids and media. They are referring to 12+ for the child's age.
- Shows
- Movies
- What they learn and hear from friends
- Phones that only text
- Social media
- Setting boundaries
- Holding space
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Waldorf Essentials210. Money in a RelationshipMelisa and Erik Nielsen share stories and person experiences about money when you are in a relationship.
Some don't talk about money, some love to shop, some love to have fancy things, some joke "how much debt did she have when you got married".
Melisa and Erik start the conversation that needs to be had of money and its effects it can have on your relationship.
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Wh...2023-10-0919 min
Waldorf Essentials207. Are Dates Important?Melisa and Erik Nielsen have been coaching families in parenting, partnering and homeschooling.
- What happens when the child grows up and moves out?
- Do you have regular date times?
- Do you have someone you trust to watch your child?
- Taking the time to date your partner is a key component to a thriving home, even if it's only for 20 minutes when the children are young and you feel they need you.
- Importance of a family council check in.
You...2023-10-0212 min
Waldorf Essentials204. Balance in RelationshipsMelisa and Erik Nielsen share with you their experience and tips in balancing relationship, parenting and work.
Topics they touch on
- One of the parents working out of the home
- Attachment parenting
- Un balanced partnering and the patterns it can create
- Putting each other first
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Waldorf Essentials200. The Bumps in the RoadIf you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit.
Every child should have access to a whole education.
While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families. https://www.aurielslight.org/donate Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.
Hi there, we are Melisa and Erik Nielsen from Waldorf Ess...2023-09-1304 min
Waldorf Essentials195. Struggling with Smart Phone AddictionMelisa and Erik Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials invite you to have the conversation about smart phone usage.
- What do you use your smart phone for?
- What does your partner use their smart phone for?
- What does your child use a smart phone for?
- How many hours is it being used for?
- How much money is being used on games?
- Will the child remember you were on the phone all the time instead of holding the space and eng...2023-09-0113 min
Waldorf Essentials191. Holding the SpaceJoin Melisa and Erik Nielsen for a conversation of "holding the space".
What does holding the space mean?
- It doesn't mean you need to play with your child 24/7
- It doesn't mean you can not do laundry, dishes, cook or work
- It does mean you are checked in to what is going on in your home
- It does mean you know if the child has ate and drank water recently
- It does mean you are feeling the mood of the family
...2023-08-2331 min
Waldorf Essentials179. Three Questions for Melisa Nielsen Waldorf HomeschoolingJoin Melisa as she discusses three questions she frequently gets. (1) How do I hold the space when I’m having a bad day? (2) What can I do when my child has a meltdown over movement (walks/hikes)? And (3) What if things are hard?In this episode, she shares her own parenting stories and provides advice for all parents. You’ll learn: -What to do when everyone is seemingly in a bad mood -Advice for days you cannot do much (i.e., illness, injury, mental health) 2023-07-2614 min
Waldorf Essentials172. Unplugged Melisa NielsenMelisa's email inspired her to share two messages with you today.
- Confidence, it's time for you to hone it.
- Sharing stories from other religions does not sign you up to the religion, it simply helps you understand your neighbor.
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Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.
Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials168. Melisa's Main Lesson BookMelisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials receives the question often of:
"Do you make a main lesson book?"
"What does your main lesson book look like?"
She walks you through how she plans her main lesson book to how she puts in into action during the lesson.
Sometimes a visual can be the key to changing our own main lesson book! Hope this helps.
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Waldorf Essentials166. Creating a Waldorf Kindergarten at Home with Melisa Nielsenhttps://www.waldorfessentials.com/store
We have packaged all the content you will need for Kindergarten One. This will take you on a beautiful journey through your first year of Kindergarten. We also included our Waldorf homeschool teacher training as well as support and mentoring.
This is an amazing resource! Here's what's included:
Original Stories! With a few exceptions, all the stories are originals, written by me for children.
First Year Kindergarten, age 5
– During this year, we meet Super Sam through 52 weeks o...2023-06-2621 min
Waldorf Essentials165. Why Do You Wrap Your Head Melisa?Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is an open book.
She receives questions often (please send all your questions to her here or through social media!)
A common question that has been coming up "why do you wrap your head."
You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials"
Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.
Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials142. Struggling with Media Usage in Your Home?Homeschooling and parenting with Melisa and Erik Nielsen Waldorf Essentials.
Screens are everywhere and for most parents, they provide an easy way to have some peace. The questions become, “when is it okay for kids to have screen/media time?” and “how much is too much?”. Join Melisa as she answers these questions and shares how they handle media in their home.
In this video you’ll learn:
-How children perceive the media they watch
-What age screen time is appropriate for
-How to determine what media is...2023-04-2842 min
Waldorf Essentials140. Temperament Round UpMelisa and Erik Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials chat about temperament.
There are four Waldorf Temperaments:
Choleric
Sanguine
Phlegmatic
Melancholic
Knowing your temperament as well as your families temperaments can transforms your Waldorf homeschooling journey.
Melisa and Erik share their experience and helpful tips in deciding what is your primary and secondary temperament as well as your child's
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Waldorf Essentials127. Deep Loss and Recovery Tips from Melisa Nielsen"You either get the result you want or the lesson you needed." Melisa shares how she has navigated these tough years. Maybe you don't have a loss of someone passing away, but you have a loss of friendship. You're not alone. We have experienced it as well. We hope this message helps you navigate the losses you have experienced.
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Waldorf Essentials125. Busting Through the Stubbornness of Autism with Melisa NielsenMelisa shares her experience with her son when he was younger to today as he is now an adult.
If you are walking the same path she has with autism, she has helpful tips that may make a big impact for you.
If you have questions or need support reach out and connect with Melisa at Waldorf Essentials.
Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials118. Spring Festivals for Waldorf Homeschoolers by Melisa NielsenSpring is a beautiful time of year and offers equally beautiful festivals to celebrate. In this week’s episode, Melisa shares a bit of anthroposophical background on some of these festivals as well as tips for celebrating. There are so many wonderful ways to celebrate but remember you don’t have to do everything every year. As always, enjoy this special time with your family! In this episode we’ll discuss:
- The difference spring festivals: Ostara, easter, vernal equinox, mayday
- How the date for celebrating the Easter holiday...2023-03-0332 min
Waldorf Essentials116. New Years Intentions with Melisa NielsenWhile everyone is busy making resolutions and talking about how crazy the world has been, Melisa starts a new discussion: setting intentions. What is the difference between setting intentions and setting goals? Melisa dives into that question and more in this week’s video. She provides an insight into how setting intentions have shaped her (and her family’s) life over the years; and shares how to start setting your intentions for this new year. Remember, you can make things happen in your life! Teach your children to be responsible for...2023-02-2413 min
Waldorf Essentials113. Prevention is Better Then Clean UpWhy 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 parenting. We have to remember to partner in the distractions or else we get to the point we have a lot of clean up to do. Another example Melisa and Erik Nielsen share is when you let habits form with technology the child quickly gets use to it and expects it. A...2023-02-2027 min
Waldorf Essentials108. Attachment Parenting with Erik and Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsMelisa 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 with love and respect
• Respond with sensitivity
• Use nurturing touch
• Engage in nighttime parenting
• Provide constant, loving care
• Practice positive discipline
• Strive for balance in personal and family life
Book recommendations that were mentioned:
You are your child’s first teacher
Heaven on Earth Arch
Before the Journ...2023-02-1027 min
Waldorf Essentials105. Knowing Your Temperament Isn't Enough, Here's Why with Melisa NielsenIt 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 frustration and overwhelm.
Melisa discusses the importance of digging deep into yourself and seeking to understand more about your temperament. She offers a reminder that doing this work in yourself creates a domino effect that will bless those around you and generations to come.
You’ll learn:
-What it means to truly understand yo...2023-02-0311 min
Waldorf Essentials103. How to Create Self Reliant Children, Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsJoin Melisa as she discusses how to teach your children greater self-reliance. She explains what self-reliance should look like at varying ages and how to evaluate where your child is. She also provides advice for creating an environment and family culture which fosters resilience and self-reliance in your children. In this video you’ll learn: - What your children should be capable of doing according to age - How to evaluate where your children’s self-reliance - How to create a plan for teaching more self-reliance - The valu...2023-01-3010 min
Waldorf Essentials101. New to Homeschooling? Melisa Nielsen Shares How to Get StartedWelcome!
Homeschooling can be such a rewarding experience but there are often many questions when first starting.
In this episode, Melisa explains the most important aspects of homeschooling.
She also provides resources for families with more questions or specific concerns. 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 grade - Middle school and high school resources 2023-01-2507 min
Waldorf Essentials97. What Are You Avoiding? Melisa NielsenOver 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 for women who are finding themselves having these kinds of disagreements with your partner. And she reminds everyone to take care of themselves and their relationships before jumping into a new project. In this video you’ll learn: -How to use introspection to recognize what you are avoiding -Advice for improving your relationships (including you...2023-01-1609 min
Waldorf Essentials91. Traveling with Special Needs Children, Melisa Nielsen Shares Her Tips She's UsedMelisa 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 handle the unexpected things that come up better. Like losing your car seat on the shuttle.
If you know a friend that gets overwhelmed with travel whether their children have special needs or not, these tips are helpful for every parent.
Do you love to travel?
We would love to hear your top...2023-01-0213 min
Waldorf Essentials89. Melisa Nielsen shares about Perfectionism and DifficultiesMelisa 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 the importance of the parent being in a good space to help navigate each situation that comes up. Melisa touches on perfectionism and helpful tips she found worked for her and her child. We hope they help you and always welcome messages. You can find us at Waldorfessentials.com and on social media.
2022-12-2819 min
Waldorf Essentials88. What is an excuse vs. a reason, Melisa Nielsen walks us through itMelisa 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 sleeping babies.
- It's too dark.
- It's too cold.
- I didn't go to college.
- I can't read from my phone.
- I don't have room on my phone.
We are in charge of what is and excuse and navigating...2022-12-2630 min
Waldorf Essentials86. Bringing Waldorf Home for Special Needs with Melisa NielsenMelisa shares helpful tools she learned along the way of navigating her journey with her children with special needs. - Diet Eliminating wheat and dairy from their families diet was a huge help. This takes time. The wheat and dairy are stored in the gut for a while, give it a chance to work without being in a hurry. - Rescue Remedy can be found at your local health food store. Keep it with you at all times. - Media Navigating no media, low media, media detoxing. Melisa...2022-12-211h 04
Waldorf Essentials85. Hone Your Craft, Here's Why with Melisa NielsenMelisa shares a simple thought of what our job as a parent is and the beauty of picking one at a time. For more encouragement and support visit waldorfessentials.com 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 grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form...2022-12-1900 min
Waldorf Essentials84. Mind Set Part 3 Melisa Nielsen Tackles All the Common Limiting BeliefsTo close out the three part Mind Set series, Melisa reads Limiting Beliefs sent in by viewers. Common ones: I'll never be able to have a career and be with my kids. I'll never be good enough at the Waldorf main lesson art. I'll never have enough money to do _______. I'll never be good at homeschool, what if I quit? These are just a few, and if you have a limiting belief above or one similar, you are not alone. But! We are going to crush through...2022-12-1621 min
Waldorf Essentials83. How Are You Doing? Are you Confident? Melisa NielsenWaldorf 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 grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form drawing courses - Beeswax modeling - Wet on wet painting - Inner work and temperaments - Music - Handwork -Festivals - Eurythmy - Circle time creations ...2022-12-1201 min
Waldorf Essentials80. How to Meditate on Each Child or Each Challenging Situation, Melisa NielsenMelisa Nielsen shares today how she meditates on each child and each challenging situation she has been in. Grab a pen and paper. Take notes. Put the meditation into practice and let us know how it changes your parenting and homeschooling. We also have a podcast "Waldorf Essentials" live on all platforms. If this is helpful, please share it with a fellow friend. Wishing you an amazing rest of your day. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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2022-12-0516 min
Waldorf Essentials78. Mind Set Part 2 with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsPart two is diving deeper into your limiting beliefs. Melisa challenges you to really pay attention to them this week, take notes and catch yourself when you are stuck in a limited belief. It can be as simple as feeling you can't paint well enough for your homeschool lesson. To as big as you'll never have enough money to do the things you are feeling you want to. Make sure to tune in for part 3! If you are a Thinking, Feeling, Willing Member you have access to the resources to explore limiting beliefs...2022-12-0238 min
Waldorf Essentials77. December Tips to Chill Out from Melisa NielsenMelisa is here to remind you to enjoy the holiday/festival season, instead of stressing over it.
- It’s just a day.
Take some pressure off yourself.
You can celebrate the value and magic in the holiday everyday!
- Get your grocery list ready, have a meal plan.
- Take a moment, 2 or 10, to take in your child’s excitement.
It’s super easy to be frustrated, take in their excitement instead.
- If it feels really stressful to you, create a new tradition.
...2022-11-3011 min
Waldorf Essentials76. Tips for the Holidays from Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsMelisa shares how she navigates the holiday season. We are in charge of letting it feel chaotic or grounding ourselves into it. Simple idea that doesn't break the bank for the holiday? Go to the library Pick out books Let the kids pick books Read together daily to celebrate the season Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials74. Mind Set with Melisa Nielsen for Parenting and Homeschooling Part 1Melisa shares common things we tell ourselves that hijack our mindset.
We are doing it to ourselves.
Melisa shares helpful tips to turn our mindset in the right direction.
Melisa also touches on temperament and how we attack out mind set.
This video is a 3 part series. Make sure to tune back in for part 2 and part 3.
Share with your homeschool families and if you prefer Youtube we are (Waldorf Essentials).
Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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2022-11-2231 min
Waldorf Essentials73. Winter Holiday and Waldorf Festivals Run Down with Melisa NielsenMelisa takes us through the winter season of holidays and festivals.
She helps guide us in choosing which to celebrate based on what is right for our families values and practices.
The best way to have a successful holiday/festival? Have it be special to your family.
Not sure how to celebrate one that you have never heard of? Find a friend that is an expert and ask if your family can come join this year and learn from them.
Melisa guides you through a meditation and leaves you...2022-11-2131 min
Waldorf Essentials71. The Only Thing You Need to Say, Navigating Festivals and Holidays with Family by Melisa NielsenHave you felt your blood boiling during a family gathering?
Have you been challenged by your choice to homeschool and felt you are constantly defending yourself?
This message is for you!
Help a friend out and share it with them too.
Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on.
Melisa has 15+ years of experience to help guide you along the way.
You can also find us on youtube "Waldorf Essentials"
Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We a...2022-11-1600 min
Waldorf Essentials68. Melisa's Experience with the Special Needs Child Waldorf EssentialsMelisa has parented and homeschooled two children with special needs. Both had different needs. Melisa shares about special needs when they are younger and older. Tips she found along the way that helped her from dietary changes to aromatherapy tools for the entire family. If you are a special needs family, Melisa encourages you to make sure you are getting help and getting enough rest to take on your child's needs. For more encouragement visit the Special Needs Playlist and reach out to Melisa. Share our library...2022-11-0929 min
Waldorf Essentials67. Meditation for the Family from Melisa NielsenDo you meditate? Have you been trying to get your kids to join you? Melisa shares a family meditation you can practice daily. Share this meditation with fellow parentings and Waldorf homeschool families. Waldorf Essentials also has a podcast live on all platforms. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials66. It's Ok to Say "I Can't Teach Today." Melisa NielsenMelisa shares why it is ok to say "I Can't Teach Today." And why it's actually better to do that when you are feeling off then pushing through and having the lesson go down the wrong path. Use that lesson time to get yourself re grounded and ready to present the lesson tomorrow. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials65. Meeting the Gifted Child When You Are Homeschooling Melisa NielsenMelisa 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 Melisa shares to navigating the path of parenting and Waldorf homeschooling a gifted/special needs child. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials63. Keeping Magic Alive with Younger and Older Kids in Your Homeschooling from Melisa NielsenHomeschooling 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 homeschooling multiple children. Melisa inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form drawing courses - Beeswax modeling - Wet on wet painting - Inner work and temperaments ...2022-10-3111 min
Waldorf Essentials62. Waldorf for You and Your Partner with Erik and Melisa NielsenThis 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 homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials60. Chores with Multiple Children by Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsCurious 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 homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials59. Did You Lose Your Cool? Melisa Nielsen has a Tip to Get You Back On TrackIt 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, love the space you are in. You got this - Melisa You can also listen to us on YouTube. (Waldorf Essentials)
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Waldorf Essentials58. Creating a Dad Interview with Erik and Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf EssentialsErik 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 ideas about their family lifestyle and homeschooling to the surface where conversations can become effective. You can also find us on every podcast platform "Waldorf Essentials" Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials57. Why Quiet Solitude is Important for the Entire Family with Melisa NielsenVitamins 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 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 grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training m...2022-10-1724 min
Waldorf Essentials56. Fall Waldorf Festivals Melisa NielsenLet'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 to know which festivals you celebrate and how you make them special for your family. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials55. Holding the Space When You Are Homeschooling Multiple Children with Melisa NielsenHow 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 experience with navigating museums and tips to prepare yourself. You can also listen on our YouTube channel. Waldorf Essentials with Melisa Nielsen. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials53. Media Usage Interview for Waldorf Homeschoolers and Parents with Erik NielsenErik 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 being on the same page as your partner? How do you explain to grandparents your choices on media? How do you decide when to introduce your child to different media? Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials52. New to Waldorf? This Podcast is for You from Melisa NielsenIf 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 only gives you a guide to your homeschooling but also answers all your questions and supports you through all the stages and phases. Melisa inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner...2022-10-0712 min
Waldorf Essentials51. Bedtime with Multiple Ages Melisa Nielsen's ExperienceHow 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 the same page. Does she let older kids just sleep when they want to and as late in the morning as they want? Tune in and find out. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials50. Involving Your Partner in your Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa and Erik NielsenMelisa Nielsen has experience Waldorf homeschooling solo and Waldorf homeschooling with her partners help.
Together Melisa and Erik share common situations for Waldorf homeschooling, like media and navigating each partners interests.
Sometimes that means an action figure plays in the wood mushroom house with all the gnomes. Melisa and Erik have been on this Waldorf homeschooling and parenting journey for many years and have lots of wisdom to pass on to others.
Get your partner involved and learn how to keep them involved. You can also listen to all the wisdom from your...2022-10-0327 min
Waldorf Essentials49. When Life Throws You a Curve Ball with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsMelisa shares how she has navigated life curve balls and the tools she used before and during. Maybe you are having a new baby soon or maybe something you were not expecting happens like a death, illness or divorce. There's tools we can use before a curve ball comes. Melisa shares how to use this tool and the effectiveness it has. She also shares tools you can use during the curve ball. It happens to us all in some form or another during our homeschool journey. Waldorf homeschooling can...2022-09-3017 min
Waldorf Essentials48. Younger Kids During Waldorf Main Lesson Homeschooling with Melisa NielsenMelisa Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials, specifically talks about options for younger kids during your main lesson and how to navigate having multiple children while creating your Waldorf Homeschool experience. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials46. How to Get Kids to Enjoy Lesson Time with Melisa NielsenWe have all had those days where the homeschool lesson feels like a struggle. Melisa shares tips she has used on her homeschooling journey with her kids. The goal of homeschooling is not to feel a struggle everyday. We want to look back on homeschooling our children and smile because we enjoyed it. Melisa helps you shift from frustrations to success. Put Melisa's tips into practice and let us know how your homeschooling transforms. Waldorf Essentials also has a podcast on all platforms. Listen regularly or pick a...2022-09-2321 min
Waldorf Essentials44. Waldorf for Your Partner and You with Melisa and Erik Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsWe also have a podcast on all platforms ( Waldorf Essentials ) if you love it, please leave us a review.
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Homeschooling is a lot to take on.
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Melisa and Erik Nielsen share their pro tips and experience with how to navigate homeschooling together.
Anything is possible, and effective communication is a must.
Learn how they have navigated communication to successfully homeschool their kids and have a strong marriage.Melisa...2022-09-1931 min
Waldorf Essentials43. Parenting Tips for When You Find Yourself Yelling from Melisa NielsenParenting is an adventure challenging and also the best time of your life. If you are finding yourself yelling. Melisa shares her personal experience and tips to shift. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials42. Why It's Important for Dads to do the Inner Work for Homeschooling and Parenting Erik NielsenErik Nielsen inspires you to take the time and do the inner work Dad's. The inner work may not seem important but it helps in those moments of questioning why kids are doing what they are doing and navigating why it is bothering you.
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Waldorf Essentials41. Preparing for your Michaelmas Festival with Melisa NielsenMelisa at Waldorf Essentials has created an amazing resource to get you started on your Michaelmas Festival planning.
Traditional Waldorf Verse
Story Resources
and Song Ideas
In this video/podcast Melisa also covers common questions and shares planning tips.
Celebrating Michaelmas This is such an amazing festival.
Over the years I have slayed many of my own dragons. I hope these resources help you in your celebrations.
ENJOY YOURSELF!! Have fun diving into this festival!
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Waldorf Essentials40. How to Navigate Intrusive Thoughts in Your Meditation Practice with Melisa NielsenDo you meditate?Melisa shares how she has learned to navigate intrusive thoughts during her daily meditation. Meditation is always time well spent!Need help? Melisa has you covered.
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Waldorf Essentials39. Waldorf Homeschooling with Waldorf Essentials for Your PartnerNeed help explaining all the things Waldorf Homeschooling to your partner? We have you covered. Plus we offer lots of support and office hours where you can come ask all your questions. 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 and Erik inspire you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form...2022-09-0721 minWaldorf Essentials38. How to Write Your Own Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum with Melisa NielsenMelisa shares her experience with Waldorf homeschooling. How she got started, the tools she used to how she began writing her own curriculum and creating Waldorf Essentials for homeschoolers. Melisa also shares Steiner resources for you to dive into. Homeschool curriculum made by homeschoolers for homeschoolers.
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Waldorf Essentials36. Should You Homeschool Multiple Children Together with Melisa NielsenA common question is "I have a lot of children, should I homeschool them together?" It can feel overwhelming having multiple children and trying to decide if each child has their own main lesson or if all the kids have one together. Melisa shares her personal experience as well as reasons to give each child their own main lesson. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com You can also tune on YouTube "Waldorf Essentials" on all platforms.
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Waldorf Essentials34. Know Thyself with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsCome learn what's included in Waldorf Essential's Thinking Feeling Willing program, learn about temperament from Melisa Nielsen and get a peek of what Planning for Peace is. Need support for your homeschooling? Need fresh ideas? Need accountability? Need help understanding one of the aspects of the Waldorf philosophy? Melisa is an experienced Waldorf homeschooler and parent. She shares her wisdom with us to help us achieve the Waldorf homeschooling and parenting we dream to create.
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Waldorf Essentials33. Planning the Lively Waldorf Homeschool Lesson with Melisa and Erik Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsWaldorf Homeschooling is about lively lessons. To create lively Waldorf lessons you have to PLAN. Melisa and Erik share their experience with planning. You can over plan, you can under plan and you can shift a plan.
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Waldorf Essentials32. Temperament at Gatherings for Waldorf Homeschoolers with Melisa NielsenNot looking forward to the next gathering of friends or family because you are often questioned and challenged by others for your decision to Waldorf Homeschool? Melisa shares her top tips on how to navigate this situation. She focuses on knowing your temperament, recognizing others temperaments and leads you through a meditation practice to set you up for success in your next family holiday or neighborhood BBQ. Learn more about your temperament and how to use this tool effectively at
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Waldorf Essentials30. Waldorf Rhythm with Virtual Life with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsOne vital aspect of creating a Waldorf home is to find your rhythm. With so many activities moving virtual, it is easy to fall out of rhythm; but how do you get back?
Melisa shares the secrets to tracking your actual rhythm and how to use it to get back on track.
In this video we’ll cover: - How to track your actual rhythm - Balancing rhythm with virtual activities - Using your actual rhythm chart to identify holes in your day
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Waldorf Essentials28. The Melancholic Waldorf Temperament with Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf EssentialsMelisa and Erik Nielsen share their experience with the Melancholic temperament. There are four temperaments Melancholic Sanguine Phlegmatic and Choleric It is best to learn about each and decide which is your primary and secondary. Taking the time to explore the inner work of temperament can be a challenge but it can also completely transform your Waldorf homeschooling and parenting.
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Waldorf Essentials27. Planning for Middle School in Your Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa NielsenMelisa shares how planning changes from the younger years to the middle school years. She takes you through her planing and gives you examples to put into practice for your planning. Lessons don't go well and are not received well by the child when planning does not happen first. Do the planning. Melisa is here to help guide you through it. Waldorf essentials offers planning for peace, which is like nothing else out there for homeschoolers. Rhythm and menu planning pages. Full year, block and daily planning pages. Festival forms with Advent specific...2022-08-1224 min
Waldorf Essentials26. Rhythm After Traveling, How to Get Back at Your Rhythm with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsTraveling is important for a lot of families. Melisa shares how she travels and what she does to keep her rhythm going as she returns home from a trip. Some prefer a vacation after a vacation at home and days to recover. Check out Melisa's tips and see if they will work to get your family back to your rhythm after your next vacation.https://www.waldorfessentials.com/
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Waldorf Essentials25. Management Mom Mode with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsManagement Mom Mode Catch yourself when you're in management mode and not feeling joy in your everyday anymore. Try this tip from Melisa Nielsen.
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Waldorf Essentials24. The Phlegmatic Waldorf Temperament Deep Dive with Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf EssentialsThere are four Waldorf Temperaments
Choleric Sanguine Melancholic and Phlegmatic In this video Melisa Nielsen shares about the Phlegmatic temperament with her partner Erik Nielsen. Knowing your temperament and your families temperaments can drastically change the way you homeschool and parent. Make sure to check out the temperament playlist and always reach out with questions. Learn more at: https://www.waldorfessentials.com Ask questions here or connect on social media.
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Waldorf Essentials23. Planning for Peace Planner for Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa NielsenPlanning for Peace has a fresh look as of 2022 The last Waldorf homeschool planner you will ever need. What makes The Waldorf Essentials curriculum special? The focus on PLANNING FOR PEACE No one else has the Planning for Peace Planner and offers our Planning for Peace Live Sessions Thing to know... Our live zoom 2022 meetings for northern hemisphere Planning for Peace will be on April 25th, June 25th and August 6th. Planning for Peace is now interactive with Thinking Feeling Willing. Planning for Peace is the appetizer and Thinking Feeling...2022-08-0408 min
Waldorf Essentials22. Rhythm is the Foundation to your Waldorf Homeschooling and Parenting with Melisa NielsenFeeling overwhelmed with your homeschooling and parenting.
Have you evaluated your rhythm?
Do you kids know what's coming next?
Melisa and Erik Nielsen share their experience with rhythm and why it's the foundation to everything else.
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Waldorf Essentials21. You DON'T Want to Miss Planning for Peace Waldorf Essentials with Melisa NielsenPlanning for Peace 2022
The last Waldorf homeschool planner you will ever need.
What makes The Waldorf Essentials curriculum special? The focus on PLANNING FOR PEACE No one else has the Planning for Peace Planner and offers our Planning for Peace Live Sessions Thing to know...
Our live zoom 2022 meetings for northern hemisphere Planning for Peace will be on April 25th, June 25th and August 6th. Planning for Peace is now interactive with Thinking Feeling Willing. Planning for Peace is the appetizer and Thinking Feeling Willing is the main dish. Joining the live sessions...2022-08-0112 min
Waldorf Essentials20. What Makes Waldorf Essentials Different with Melisa NielsenTune in and discover what makes Waldorf Essentials different from all the other Waldorf Homeschooling Curriculums. Melisa Nielsen gives you a deeper glance into how the curriculum is laid out and all the additional services that Waldorf Essentials provides you with. If you're wanting to create a success Waldorf Homeschooling experience start exploring everything Waldorf Essentials can provide you with.
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Waldorf Essentials19. Sanguine Temperament Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf EssentialsThere are four Waldorf Temperaments: Choleric Sanguine Phlegmatic Melancholic Knowing your temperament as well as your families temperaments can transforms your Waldorf homeschooling journey. Melisa focus specifically on the sanguine temperament. Learn from Melisa how to : - Balance your sanguine tendencies - Support a sanguine child Learn more at: https://www.waldorfessentials.com
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Waldorf Essentials18. Waldorf Festival Planning with Waldorf Essentials Melisa NielsenThe Waldorf Essentials curriculum provides you with a list of Waldorf Festivals.
In this video, Melisa shares what to do with that list and how to use this tool in your Waldorf Homeschool Planning.
Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.
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Waldorf Essentials15. Taking the Time to Study Waldorf Temperament Can Transform Everything Learn How from Melisa NielsenLearn from Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials how temperament helps us in our parenting, partnering and every relationship we have in life.
The first step is knowing our own temperament.
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Waldorf Essentials14. Choleric Temperament Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf EssentialsCholeric Sanguine Phlegmatic Melancholic Knowing your temperament as well as your families temperaments can transforms your Waldorf homeschooling journey. Melisa focus specifically on the choleric temperament. The good, the bad and the ugly of the choleric. Learn from Melisa how to : - Know if you're a choleric - Know if your child is a choleric - How to check yourself if you are a choleric - How to use your choleric strengths - How to support a choleric child Learn more...2022-07-2248 min
Waldorf Essentials13. How to Plan the Waldorf Homeschooling Main Lesson with Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf EssentialsMelisa breaks down all the components of a main lesson to help you see visually how the lesson comes together.
She shares how she prepares with props ahead of time and what her main lesson planning looks like as well as all the options you have.
Taking the time to plan your main lesson gives you the power to show up and successfully lead your child through the main lesson.
Start your planning before your new homeschool year, give as much detail as possible, prepare your props, paintings and main lesson book.
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Waldorf Essentials12. Summer Rhythm for Waldorf Homeschoolers with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsWhat does rhythm look like for Waldorf Homeschoolers during the summer? Melisa shares her summer rhythm with us.
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Waldorf Essentials9. Where You Should Be in Planning by July for Waldorf Homeschooling with Waldorf Essentials MelisaPlanning is a must in your homeschooling.
Even with the Waldorf Essentials curriculum block layout.
Take the time to read the curriculum fully and plan.
Watch and discover why planning is so important and how to take action.
Melisa shares where you should be in July with your planning to set yourself up for success in your upcoming Waldorf Homeschooling year.
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Waldorf Essentials8. Waldorf Rhythm is Internal Learn from Waldorf Essentials Melisa Nielsen How to Use RhythmJoin Melisa as she gets really honest about rhythm. Melisa explains how rhythm is not simply something that exists outside of yourself but is an internal and integral part of you. She walks you through what your rhythm can look like and how it can affect your family's rhythm. Melisa further explains the importance of leading by example and harnessing your rhythm. She ends by reminding you to get the rest you need and own your rhythm so you can lead your family into their rhythm.
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Waldorf Essentials6. Waldorf Temperament in Planning and Teaching Waldorf Essentials Melisa NielsenMelisa Nielsen discusses each temperament and how to incorporate the temperament into your homeschool planning and teaching.
Choleric Sanguine Melancholic Phlegmatic Know your temperament first, then meet your child's temperament where they need you to show up for their Waldorf homeschool lesson. Trust those messages you get to shift a lesson as needed for that child's temperament. Parents of multiple children it's important to plan for each temperament. Melisa shares about each temperament in this video. Take notes, try it in your lessons and notice how your homeschooling...2022-07-0920 min
Waldorf Essentials5. Waldorf Block Planning with Waldorf Essentials Melisa NielsenBlock planning is a foundation to your Waldorf homeschooling.
It is also an opportunity to get creative and personalize it to your families homeschooling needs.
Melisa shares how to put block planning into action for your Waldorf homeschooling.
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Waldorf Essentials3. Understanding Your Temperament for Waldorf Homeschooling and Parenting with Melisa NielsenFollow Melisa on a parenting journey through temperament. In this video, Melisa works through the importance of, not only understanding your temperament but your child's as well.
She helps you recognize your child's temperament and explains in detail how connecting with each type of temperament looks. In the end of the video, she emphasizes just how important that connection is in parenting your child.
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Waldorf Essentials2. Waldorf Homeschool Planning with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf EssentialsMelisa introduces the importance of planning as we homeschool our child. She encourages you when you may fall off and inspires you to get back to it. Planning gifts homeschooling lessons more ease and joy.
Planning for Peace The last Waldorf homeschool planner you will ever need. Rhythm and menu planning pages.
Full year, block and daily planning pages.
Festival forms with Advent specific forms.
A whole section dedicated to planning out your entire year including calendar pages for a year!
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Waldorf EssentialsWelcome to the Waldorf Essentials Podcast with Melisa and Erik NielsenWaldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+ years of experience to help guide you along the way. The Waldorf Essentials Podcast will answer all the questions you have about Waldorf homeschooling and living.
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