We Nurture: Waldorf Inspired Parenting

Mom guilt comes in many forms. You might feel like you are not doing enough, that you are making the wrong decisions for your child, or even as if you are just not parenting in the “right” way. Today, on Inspirational Wednesday, we offer you some practical advice to help you overcome mom guilt and be the best parent you can be for your little ones. From honoring your emotions to leaning on your co...

Head to our website wenurturecollective.com for todays free printable on the essentials to help your child blossom. Whether your child is at home with you, in daycare, or in a school program, there are essential needs that they require each day for them to truly blossom. Today, on Blossoming Tuesday, we unpack some of these early essentials and, in the coming weeks, we focus on ages two to seven,...

As a parent, reacting or responding to our children on a daily basis holds immense power; it can serve to either build their self-esteem or tear it down. In turn, this can either positively or negatively impact our own sense of self-worth as well as our relationship with our child. That is why mindful parenting is such a valuable practice, and every Monday for this season of the We Nurture Podcast...

In this episode, I answer parenting questions that a few We Nurture parents sent to us some weeks ago. From time to time on We Nurture Instagram we ask you about parenting challenges that you would like support with and I answer them on the podcast. Questions answered in this episode: My 4-year-old screams and throws things during tantrums. Is that normal? Tips and suggestions for potty learning?...

Every child is unique, which means they will each have different preferences and different ways of operating in the world. However, something that is true for all children is that rhythm and routine create a sense of safety and security, and are incredibly beneficial to a child's wellbeing. In today’s episode, which is part 2 of the previous episode (go and have a listen to that one first, if you...

Rituals are acts that we come to with love and reverence. They become part of our daily rhythm when they are consistent when we can depend on them, and it’s this rhythmic approach that can be so valuable in guiding your child through the routines you establish each day. This episode is part one of two episodes on the topic of rituals and rhythms. Today, we explore how creating rituals can not only...

In this episode, guest Meagan Rose Wilson and I discuss the physiological impacts of screen time and how to implement a  gentler approach with your children.  Meagan highlights the importance of not vilifying media and helping children understand when it’s appropriate to use it as a tool in life.  We cover all this and more in today’s exploration of questions on how to manage screen...

The importance of play for the healthy development of a child cannot be overstated.⠀Research shows that play is essential for physical and emotional health,⠀promoting relationship-building skills, stimulation of the imagination,⠀and the overall wellbeing of a developing child.  In this episode, we cover the different types of play and their benefits. We explore some great outdoor play activit...

Whether it’s nap time in the afternoon or bedtime at night, getting your child to sleep at any age can be a challenge. Today, we continue in our series of conversations that focus on the foundation of a Waldorf-inspired home life with Meagan Rose Wilson . Listen to learn about the importance of establishing a rhythm or routine with your children, even when they're really young. Meagan gives a brea...

In today’s episode, we continue our series with Meagan Rose Wilson, a parent educator, author, and mother of four. Meagan has supported hundreds of parents to create a strong family rhythm unique to their own values and culture and, today, she applies her expertise to the subject of mealtimes. We discuss how to make mealtimes calmer and how to instill more intention into the experience to help it...

Rhythm and routine aren’t quite the same thing. Both can be valuable to your home life, but rhythm offers a flexibility and a flow which routine does not. Our guest today, Meagan Rose Wilson, is Waldorf trained and an expert on all things rhythm. She joins us on the show to share her thoughts about why establishing daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms is so beneficial for families. Meagan...

Welcome back to We Nurture everybody, and today we will be looking at the vitally important topic of rhythm and how to implement it in simple and foundational ways into your home and family life. As with many things, a great place to start lies in your breath and through the mindful observation of what is happening. In order to create a useful roadmap of routine and schedule, we need to start from...

Transforming How We Communicate with Our Child  Episode 15: Show Notes. Today I am joined again by Stephen Spitalny to talk about communicating with young children and simple ways to transform this for the better. Stephen is a teacher at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School and is the author of three books and numerous articles on the subject of early childhood. He has also hosted a number of worksh...

Why Learning Through Imitation is Significant to Child Development Episode S3E14: Show Notes. Learning through imitation is significant to childhood development, but children don’t choose which examples to imitate, which can create challenges for parents and teachers. Today we sit with Stephen Spiltany, an influential teacher and author in the Waldorf education space. In this episode Stephen serve...

Today’s guest, Stephen Spiltany, has taught at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School since 1990. He offers courses and workshops worldwide, especially in Asia. He is also a parent and a grandparent and he has written three books and numerous articles about early childhood. In today’s episode, we go further into the development of young children as they discover and explore their awareness of self. Stephen...

A child’s development is an intricate process that has been refined through millions of years of evolution. Being present during developmental years is a major responsibility for a parent or caregiver, and understanding how one can guide the process is key to a healthy, growing child. Today I sit with Stephen Spiltany, who has taught at Santa Cruz Waldorf School since 1990. I open my conversation...

Today I sit down with Stephen Spitalny to talk about parenting with greater consciousness. As an early childhood educator, author, lecturer, and consultant, Stephen walks us through each layer of greater consciousness using his book Conscious Parenting: A guide to living with young children , as a reference. We begin our conversation by finding out more about Stephen and his background. Following...

As difficult as they can be to manage, tantrums are a normal part of childhood development. In this question-and-answer episode, we have dedicated the full duration of the show to tantrums. We find out what they are, where they come from, and how we, as parents, can handle them. Engaging our children during a tantrum might seem like a logical next step, but in this episode, we explain why that mig...

In today’s episode, we answer some of your biggest parenting questions. To begin with, we address what you should do when your child or a child who is in care is screaming. Listeners will benefit from a range of tips that touch on why you should never scream back, along with pragmatic questions that will help calm the situation. You will also learn about children’s needs and discover the reasons b...

In this episode, Sharifa sheds light on the importance of art in our young child’s life as a creative activity that connects us to our past and future development as human beings. She delves into the connection between art and brain development, how we use art to communicate and why art and creativity are fundamentally human activities. Music is “Dance With Me” and “Naive” by Sergey Cheremisinov....

In the last episode, Sharifa spoke about the importance of play for young children and she gave deep insights into why play is sacred for the young child. In this episode, Sharifa will talk about what kind of play parents should engage in with their child. Sharifa is the author of multiple best-selling books: Heaven on Earth , Heaven on Earth: A Handbook for Parents of Young Children , and With St...

Our guest, Sharifa Oppenheimer is known for her research and books which focus on the early childhood development. In this episode, she speaks about the nature of play in early childhood and why play is so important for young children. Sharifa is the author of multiple best-selling books: Heaven on Earth , Heaven on Earth: A Handbook for Parents of Young Children , and With Stars in their Eyes .&n...

When we cultivate simplicity and spaciousness in our daily life, we invite thoughtful presence, patience, and calm in our home. Join us in our conversation with Cynthia Aldinger, Founder of LifeWays North America as she artfully describes how we can craft a life of simplicity. By balancing the choices that we make through careful thought and reflection, we can create space for nourishing life acti...

Join Chinyelu Kunz and Molly Brett as they talk about the Senses. Waldorf Education addresses healthy human development from many perspectives and points of view and knowledge of the 12 senses are critical to understanding healthy human development. One of Rudolf Steiner’s many contributions is the understanding that we actually have 12 senses and after birth, they all require further development....

Join Chinyelu Kunz and Molly Brett as they talk about the Senses. Waldorf Education addresses healthy human development from many perspectives and points of view and knowledge of the 12 senses is critical to understanding healthy human development. One of Rudolf Steiner’s many contributions is the understanding that we actually have 12 senses and after birth, they all require further development....