Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Exploring how healthy eating and sleeping relate to the Waldorf approach... In this episode I'm speaking to my own experience growing up attending a Waldorf school and how it came across that healthy eating and sleeping were related to the Waldorf philosophy. I'm also hosting returning guest, anthroposophical doctor, Dr. Adam Blanning, to speak with me about the relationship between Waldorf and healthy eating and sleeping. In addition, towards the end of this episode, I wrap up this final episode of the sevent ..read more

  Subscribe to the Waldorfy podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify 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 ..read more

Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify I loved exploring the topic of screens, media, and the use of digital technologies for young children with guest Eloise Rickman. Our conversation gave me so much to consider as we explored how nuanced this topic is. I truly loved having Eloise on the show and I'm so excited to share this episode with all of you. I felt she was incredibly eloquent speaking to something that can be so challenging for families to navigate. Follow Waldorfy on Social Media X Facebook Instagram Resources: Firstly I have to mention ..read more

  Subscribe to the Waldorfy podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Meredith Floyd-Preston of the Waldorf Journey podcast is back! I love speaking with Meredith, she's such a joy to host. I really love here ability to be concise and light hearted. Her passion for Waldorf truly shines in everything she does. In the episode we're exploring what makes the Waldorf approach to reading and writing unique and effective.  Meredith speaks to her experience with this in the Waldorf classroom, and I speak to my own Waldorf experience and how I'm going about approaching t ..read more

  Subscribe to the Waldorfy podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify 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 X Facebook Instagram 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 blo ..read more

Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify 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 ..read more

Subscribe to the Waldorf Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify In this episode we're exploring what we mean when we talk about "wonder and awe" for young children, and how this relates to the Waldorf approach. I was so fortunate to get to host Waldorf teacher, Meredith Floyd-Preston, as my guest for this episode. Meredith hosts a podcast about Waldorf education from her perspective as an experienced Waldorf teacher called the Waldorf Journey podcast. Follow Waldorfy on Socail Media X Facebook Instagram Resources: Meredith has an incredible website with loads of reso ..read more

  Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Play. It's such a simple topic, but one I really felt had to be highlighted in this season due to how integral it is to the Waldorf approach. In this episode, returning guest and listener favorite, Tim Bennett is back, to speak with me all about play. Together we explore why play is such a big part of the Waldorf approach, how play supports a child's natural development, how we as parents carers can create plenty of space for play, and so much more! Follow Waldorfy on Social Media X Facebook Instagram ..read more

Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify It's a simple thing that can add so much, in this episode I'm speaking about the benefits of inner and outer warmth, AND hosting one of my favorite guests, Meagan Rose Wilson! Follow Waldorfy on Socail Media X Facebook Instagram Resources: Learn more about holistic parenting expert Meagan Rose Wilson and check out all she offers at her website. In this episode Meagan mentions a study done that looked at how people were in meeting someone new after having a warm coffee verses a cold coffee. Meagan brought th ..read more

  Subscribe to the Waldorfy Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify   Why rhythm? Why establish a daily rhythm in life and work with young children? How to start moving into a daily rhythm in your home or school setting with children? All this and more is explored in this episode by Ashley, (me!). In this first episode where I speak sharing my own expertise, I'll talk about what I've learned about daily rhythm, and how integrating a daily rhythm has benefited my family, PLUS how it's supported me as a caretaker. Follow Waldorfy on Socail Media X Facebook Instagram Re ..read more