Latest Holistic parenting Podcast Episodes
Healthy Eating and Sleeping
Waldorfy - May 31, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsExploring 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, ...
Simplicity
Waldorfy - May 17, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsSimplicity, "Simplicity Parenting", how do these concepts tie into the Waldorf approach? Listener favorite Meagan Rose Wilson is back to explore these topics and speak to how one can begin to implement these ideas into life with young children. Additional show notes for this episode can be foun...
Screens
Waldorfy - May 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsExploring how to navigate allowing and limiting "screens" and the use of digital technologies for young children. Extra special thanks to guest, Eloise Rickman, author of "Extraordinary Parenting", for speaking with me for this episode. If you'd like to learn more about Eloise and all she o...
Waldorf, Reading, and Books
Waldorfy - May 03, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsMeredith 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 Waldo...
Reverence and Ritual
Waldorfy - April 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsReturning guest Chinyelu 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. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: http://waldorfy.com/reverenceandritual Special thanks to our ...
Storytelling
Waldorfy - April 19, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsGuest 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, ho...
Wonder and Awe
Waldorfy - April 12, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn 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 educa...
Play
Waldorfy - April 05, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsPlay. 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 p...
Warmth
Waldorfy - March 29, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIt'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! Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/warmth Special thanks to all of our...
Rhythm
Waldorfy - March 22, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsThis episode is all Ashley speaking all about daily rhythm! Why a daily rhythm? Plus how to work in a daily rhythm with young children is discussed. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/rhythm For a more in depth discussion on Rhythm with guest, Wa...
What's Waldorf?
Waldorfy - March 15, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsI figured we'd better start this seventh season of the show by revisiting one of the show's most commonly asked questions. In this episode I'm speaking with returning guest Chinyelu Kunz of the We Nurture podcast. Her many years of experience with Waldorf give her an incredible perspective and...
SEASON SEVEN TRAILER
Waldorfy - February 15, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsAshley introduces the theme for the seventh season of the show! Show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/season7trailer Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. Special thanks to our season podcast partner, Sparkle Stories!
The Waldorf Kindergartener
Waldorfy - January 11, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsVERY experienced Waldorf kindergarten teacher Tim Bennett speaks with me in this episode all about the Waldorf kindergarten. We discuss what's going on for the five/six year child developmentally, what the average day looks like in the Waldorf kindergarten, what drew Tim to become a Waldorf Ki...
Waldorf Birthdays
Waldorfy - November 30, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsChinyelu of the We Nurture podcast is back! In this episode we're exploring the Waldorf birthday celebration. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/waldorfbirthdays Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. Specia...
Waldorf And Navigating What Friends, Family, and Community May Think
Waldorfy - November 16, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsA conversation on navigating what friends, family and community may think of the Waldorf approach. I speak with my own Waldorf mama, Jeni Ogilvy, in this episode. We also explore dealing with feelings of "I'm Waldorfy enough". Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found a...
Bringing Stories and Songs to Young Children
Waldorfy - November 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsFor the first time on the show I'm hosting TWO GUESTS! Returning guests, Ashley J. May, and Meagan Wilson join me for a discussion centered on being critically conscious in bringing stories and songs to young children. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorf...
The Mood of the Fifth, Songs, and Music for Young Children
Waldorfy - October 19, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsMy 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...
Waldorf and Chest and Breastfeeding with guest Judy Fayre, RN, IBCLC
Waldorfy - October 05, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIs there a connection? In this episode the incredibly loving and wise Waldorf mama and IBCLC Judy Fayre speaks with me about wither or not Waldorf does or does not have anything to do with the "Waldorf approach". Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.co...
Why these 7 foods are perfect first foods for your baby
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Waldorf Early Childhood
Waldorfy - September 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsAs 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 lo...
Supporting Children Through Toddlerhood
Waldorfy - September 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode I speak with author of, "Joyful Toddlers and Preschoolers", Faith Collins all about how to navigate the joys and challenges of toddlerhood. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/toddlers Special thanks to Waldorfy podcast supporters:...
The "Waldorf" Baby
Waldorfy - August 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIs there such a thing as a "Waldorf baby"? Did Steiner give indications for children under one? Why is it a "Waldorf thing" to support your baby's development by keeping them warm? I explore this and more in this episode featuring returning guest, listener favorite, Rahima Baldwin Dancy. Addit...
SEASON SIX TRAILER!
Waldorfy - August 17, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this introduction for the sixth season of the show I'm discussing some of the details of upcoming episodes. I also speak a bit about guests and topics for the season, in addition to getting into the details of the Waldorfy podcast Patreon drive coming up this September 2021! Theme music for ...
Eighth Grade and the Eighth Grader
Waldorfy - August 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsAs a culmination of the fifth season of episodes, my guest Simone and I discuss all things about the Waldorf eighth grade year in addition to how she's expanded on the "traditional Waldorf cannon" through all the grades. Content warning, we do speak briefly about sexual education in this episo...
Seventh Grade and the Seventh Grader
Waldorfy - July 20, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsReturning guest Anne Clair Goodman speaks with me in this episode all about seventh grade and the seventh grader. Similar to the other episodes in this season, we spend most of our discussion focused on how the curriculum of the seventh grade meets the twelve and thirteen year old where they're ...
What is Holistic Baby-Led Weaning? Why is it important for your child's health?
Holistic Baby-Led Weaning - April 20, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutesIf you're planning to start baby-led weaning soon, or you just want to learn a little more about nourishing your little one, this episode is for you! The first few years of our child’s life truly are our window of opportunity to set them up for a life of thriving health. Research shows that nu...
11. What is Holistic Baby-Led Weaning? Why is it important for your child's health?
Holistic Baby-Led Weaning - April 20, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutesIf you're planning to start baby-led weaning soon, or you just want to learn a little more about nourishing your little one, this episode is for you! The first few years of our child’s life truly are our window of opportunity to set them up for a life of thriving health. Research shows that nu...
Sixth Grade and the Sixth Grader
Waldorfy - April 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsFor this episode I was so fortunate to get to speak with incredible guest, Anne Clair Goodman all about sixth grade and the sixth grader. The experience for the sixth grader is so different than any age or grade we've talked about this season. The twelve year change, which we discuss in this epi...
Fifth Grade and the Fifth Grader
Waldorfy - March 23, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode I'm speaking with experienced Waldorf teacher, Jen Kershaw, all about fifth grade and the fifth grader. What does fifth grade curriculum include? How does Waldorf education uniquely meet the needs of the fifth grader? Listen in to hear us discuss these topics and much more! The...
Fourth Grade and the Fourth Grader
Waldorfy - March 09, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsIn this episode we discuss the needs of the developing fourth grader, according to the Waldorf approach, as well as dive into what's taught in the Waldorf fourth grade curriculum that works meets those needs. My guest in this episode is the wonderful Angela Lindstrom. Webpage and show notes f...
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