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Simplicity
Subscribe to the Waldorfy podcast Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify I loved having Megan Rose Wilson back to speak with me in this episode all about simplicity and Simplicity parenting. Simplicity parenting was first coined by Kim John Payne, who also authored a book all about this topic titled, "Simplicity Parenting", which we reference many times throughout this episode. I mentioned to Meagan when we were recording that I felt this approach to parenting and to really just participating in the lives of young children is SO tied into the Waldorf approach although I've never seen that said or spelled out any where. It felt I really had to cover this…
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Reverence and Ritual
Subscribe to the Waldorfy podcast Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify In this episode Chinyelu Kunz of the We Nurture podcast is back! We're exploring the concepts of reverence and ritual in the life of the young child, and how they tie into the Waldorf approach. Follow Waldorfy on Social Media XFacebookInstagram Resources: I can't thank Chinyelu enough for speaking with me for this episode. I feel there is no one better suited to speak about this topic then her. At her website she offers so much, you can learn more about the parenting coaching she offers, read her blog, (one of my favorite blogs ever!) and check out her podcast. Chinyelu…
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Storytelling
Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify Guest David Sewell McCann of Sparkle Stories is back to speak with me all about Waldorf and storytelling! To me storytelling, especially learning through story, is a memory that's at the center of my own Waldorf experience as a child. How storytelling is brought through the Waldorf approach, how we can incorporate story telling into life with young children, in addition to how I approach storytelling in my home with my little ones are just some of what we explore in this episode. Follow Waldorfy on Social Media XFacebookInstagram Resources: Learn more about Sparkle Stories, and check out the playlist of original…
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The Waldorf Kindergartener
Subscribe to the Waldorfy PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify VERY experienced Waldorf kindergarten teacher, Tim Bennett, speaks with me in this episode all about the Waldorf kindergarten. Some of the highlights we discussed include, what's going on for the five/six year old child developmentally, what the average day looks like in the Waldorf kindergarten, what drew Tim to become a Waldorf Kindergarten teacher, and a bit about how to bring the Waldorf kindergarten environment into the home. Tim, who was LOVELY to speak with also suggested some great resources listed below. Follow Waldorfy on Social Media XFacebookInstagram Resources: Tim mentioned WECAN as a great source for Waldorfy kindergarten & early childhood…
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Waldorf Birthdays
Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify I really have to give my guest, Chinyelu Kunz, all the credit for this episode. I'd wanted to have her back on the show since she spoke with me earlier this season all about the Mood of the Fifth back in episode 605. I adored having her so much that when I wrote to ask her to speak with me again I threw the ball in her court asking if she had any ideas for topics for this season for us to discuss. I'm so glad she suggested Waldorf birthdays. I know many are familiar with the beautiful photos all over social…
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Bringing Stories and Songs to Young Children
Subscribe to the Waldorfy PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify For the very first time I'm hosting TWO GUESTS AT THE SAME TIME! Returning guests, Ashley J May, and Meagan Rose Wilson join me for a conversation focused on being critically conscious in bringing stories and songs to young children. Follow Waldorfy on Socail Media XFacebookInstagram Resources: Here is where you can check out the project achieve for "Thirty Sunsets and a Moon", Ashley's zine, a collaboration with Jessica Lewis Stevens of Sugar House Workshop. Here is a link to Ashley's Instagram. Here is a link to Meagan's Instagram. Below are resource recommendations from Ashley May: Early Childhood Favorites (Story + Song) Step It…
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The Mood of the Fifth, Songs, and Music for Young Children
Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify My guest, Chinyelu of the We Nurture podcast, and I discuss what exactly the mood of the fifth is and why it is used in Waldorf Early Childhood Education. Chinyelu gives us a few examples of songs in the mood of the fifth in addition to chatting with me about songs and music in general for young children. Chinyelu was born and mostly raised in Enugu, Nigeria, West Africa. After she graduated from high school, she left Nigeria to attend university in the United States and subsequently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture followed by a Master’s in Architecture. It was in…
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Waldorf and Chest and Breastfeeding with guest Judy Fayre, RN, IBCLC
Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify In this episode the incredibly loving and wise Waldorf mama Judy Fayre speaks with me about whether or not chest and breastfeeding does or does not have anything to do with the "Waldorf approach". Judy Fayre is currently a registered nurse and IBCLC (lactation specialist) who has spent the last 20 years working closely with adults in their early parenting years. From helping mothers who have just given birth, to supporting parents during the weaning process, she listens to the goals of the family and helps them reach them. She has facilitated prenatal classes, breastfeeding classes and has held weekly newborn support…
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Waldorf Early Childhood
Subscribe to the Waldorfy podcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify As always I love my conversations with listener favorite and returning guest, Meagan Rose Wilson of Whole Family Rhythms. In this episode we're discussing all things "Waldorf Early Childhood". What happens in a Waldorf early childhood, pre-school, or childcare setting? What does a typical day look like? How can we bring these ideas into our home life with young children? What about potty training? Is there a "Waldorf approach", and many more topics are explored in this episode. Follow Waldorfy on Social Media XFacebookInstagram Resources: Early in this episode Megan references Elizabeth Grunelius as someone who Steiner gave indications on early childhood. She…
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Supporting Children Through Toddlerhood
Subscribe to the Waldorfy PodcastApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify In this episode I'm speaking with Faith Collins, author of "Joyful Toddlers and Preschoolers: Create a Life That You and Your Child Both Love", all about life with toddlers, the ups and downs, and how to work through the challenges. Faith is the daughter of Rahima Baldwin Dancy author of "You Are Your Child's First Teacher", and the guest I spoke with in the first episode of this sixth season. Faith was a wonderful guest, has a great sense of humor, and I love the candor she brought to our conversation. Follow Waldorfy on Socail MediaXFacebookInstagram Resources: Faith doesn't push it enough in…
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