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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 youngest has SPD (sensory processing disorder). NEVER a dull moment in the Nielsen house. I am a stroke survivor and I love my life. I love to watercolor paint, knit and embroider and have a quiet afternoon with my family.

About 14 years ago I took my study of Steiner and put it to work with other families in our series of curriculum "A Journey through Waldorf Homeschooling" and our business has grown from there.

Erik here! I'm a husband, father, entrepreneur, videographer and content creator, editor and teacher. Melisa and I decided to take a leap of faith years ago when I quit my newspaper job to pursue building Waldorf Essentials. It’s a decision we've never regretted. We are constantly bolstered by the kind words of clients whom we have helped over the years.
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Learn more about Steiner's Backwards Review: https://rsarchive.org/Practice/Backward_Review.html Podcast with: Melisa Nielsen, Auriel's Light Founders Team and Director of Waldorf Essentials Melanie Novakovitch, Auriel's Light Founders Team and Director of Seasons of Seven Mr. Siepker, Seasons of Seven Grades and High School Teacher If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible. Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays 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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  
If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible. Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays 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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.  Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays  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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
Resources: Thinking, Feeling, Willing monthly membership and Curriculum Resources https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Master your Peaceful Bedtime https://www.aurielslight.org/store Regain control of media in your home https://www.aurielslight.org/store   Watch the full length podcast with exclusive content in our Candle Membership https://www.aurielslight.org/store   Learn more about our Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum and Planning for Peace here: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Learn more about Seasons of Seven Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
Book Recommendations: Rhythms of Learning: What Waldorf Education Offers Children, Parents & Teachers Between Form and Freedom: A Practical Guide to the Teenage Years Rudolf Steiner's Curriculum for Steiner-Waldorf Schools: An Attempt to Summarise His Indications The Tasks and Content of the Steiner-Waldorf Curriculum If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.  Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays  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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  
Detail Planning Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUtqXjA39yD2evLRRCXk1Y0UKX75WOPJA If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.   Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays 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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
Susan’s genre is ‘story medicine’. She writes therapeutic stories for all kinds of challenging situations for all ages - from individual to community to global. From 1986 to 1996 she was the founder and Director of ‘Periwinkle Children's Centre’ in Byron Bay, Australia. In 2000 she developed a 150-hour unit on Storytelling for Southern Cross University and completed her Masters Research on Storytelling in Cross-cultural Situations.  From 2001 to 2003, as the coordinator of a pilot program funded by the Australian Government under its “Developing Stronger Families” Project, she developed courses and resources for Parent Support, specialising in therapeutic storytelling. For the past 20 years she has travelled internationally giving keynotes and therapeutic story-writing seminars for teachers, therapists and parents world-wide, and now teaches online. She has four resource books of therapeutic stories, in 14 languages.  A mother of three sons, and a grandmother of six, her home is in Lennox Head on the East Coast of Australia. Susan Perrow Refer here: http://susanperrow.com/books Websites: www.susanperrow.com / https://rainbowtales.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingthroughstories/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanperrow_author Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays  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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
Andrea Maher https://www.thatcalmmom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcalmmom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatcalmmom/   Is taming screen time a serious issue in your home?  Looking for real ways to curb it today and cultivate peace in your home?    Andrea Maher and Melisa Nielsen share their years of parenting with low media and how if can be effective in reclaiming your home.   You'll get:   - Mindful media training including real solutions that you can try TODAY!   - Mindful media workbook.   - BONUS! Working with children on the spectrum: ASD, ADHD, sensory challenges, etc.   Get started HERE https://www.instagram.com/mindfulscreentimemoms/ If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.  Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays  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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
Detailed Planning for Early Childhood and Kindergarten Waldorf Homeschooling HERE Detailed Planning for First Grade/Waldorf Grade 1 Homeschooling HERE Detail Planning Playlist HERE If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.    Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays  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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  
Learn more about Planning for Peace here: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store   ABC Cards available  here: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/abc-cards If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.  Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays  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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorfTwitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.  Candle Access: Full Length Podcast Library + Gathering Replays  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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
Rhythms of Learning by Trostli https://amzn.to/3QPhaR4 Rudolf Steiner's Curriculum for Waldorf Schools by Karl Stockmeyer https://amzn.to/44ISVtw The Tasks and Content of the Steiner-Waldorf Curriculum by Kevin Avison and Martyn Rawson https://amzn.to/3ynJsvQ Candle Access to the full podcast 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 Virtual School here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  
Ms. Jaia shares: Her experience of working virtually and in a brick n' mortar. The benefits of a virtual classroom.  How she reaches the students through the screen so that the screen disappears and what is left is the relationship. What she loves as a virtual teacher. Read why Jaia loves teaching in our hybrid system on our blog  HERE: https://www.seasonsofseven.com/blog/Our-Hybrid-Model Learn more about Seasons of Seven Virtual School  HERE: https://www.seasonsofseven.com Join our Candle monthly access  HERE: https://www.aurielslight.org Jaia has been a class teacher since 2011, both in brick and mortar schools and at Seasons of Seven, and is a Waldorf Alumna herself! As a lifelong lover of learning, Jaia appreciates the fact that she can be immersed in the wonders of the Waldorf curriculum along with her students as they learn through the grades. She loves her students deeply, and enjoys seeing each of them develop their strengths as they grow into full human beings. Jaia grew up in the jungles of Hawaii, and began her own educational journey as a homeschooler before attending a Waldorf school for the upper grades. Jaia loves being able to revel in the green beauty of the Pacific Northwest’s woods, rivers, and coastline, and is excited to have more freedom to explore while still teaching students! She is thrilled to return to Seasons of Seven.  Jaia received her Waldorf Teaching Certificate from Micha-el Institute, after completing a MEd in Elementary Education at Portland State and a BA in International Affairs with a minor in theater at Lewis and Clark College.
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials encourages you to "save guilt for sin." As a parent we are going to mess up.  Go apologize and do better next time.  Don't beat yourself up! 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.  If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares a topic that is often brought up in Waldorf Groups.  Feminine aspects of the curriculum.  - It's important to read the stories ahead of time.  - Connect with the stories.  - If you're not prepared and your sharing the story with the child during main lesson, they will feel that.  - You don't want to be questioning and processing the story for yourself during main lesson time. Do the prep work.  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.  If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.    https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  
Waldorf Essentialshttps://www.waldorfessentials.com/Seasons of Seven Virtual School https://www.seasonsofseven.com/If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@seasons.of.waldorf Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials takes on a big topic today!   You're going to want paper and pen to take notes.   - 80/20    - The key comments to Waldorf homeschooling without burn out   - How do you make the time to learn as a student of this philosophy    - Evaluations and how this tool helps when things are feeling off   - Planning    - Rhythm    - Self Care   Throughout the video you will find helpful questions listeners asked that you may have for yourself.    Mentioned was Sparkle Stories  https://www.sparklestories.com    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.    If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.    https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa    
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials supports you in your - Parenting - Partnering  - Homeschooling  - and most importantly in your inner work   This is one of those things where if you turn it from a struggle to a challenge, you can create a plan and change it.    -What actually is rhythm and how do you work it? -Our Thinking, Feeling, Willing Modules are much more than how to form draw and paint.  -Come join community! Here's why! If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.    https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
Hi, I'm Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials   I'm here to match my energy to your effort. Let's get you to the space you want to be in for your parenting, partnering, and Waldorf homeschooling.    Thinking, Feeling, Wiling is like no other program. You will be amazed how much your life changes after you come join us.   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.    If 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.    https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials answers the question most families have. "How do you create daily quiet time?" - Rhythm is key, when you are consistent and the children know what's coming next they do not question it. - How does quiet time change as the children get older and are not napping? - Setting a timer. - What does everyone do during quiet time? 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. If 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 Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_ess... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssen... Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfesse... Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa
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