For 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 waldorfy.com/storiesandsongs Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

Chinyelu 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. Special Thanks to the following Waldorfy podcast partners: Palumba Sparkle Stories Toy Making Magic

A 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 at: waldorfy.com/chatwithmymom Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. Special thanks to all or of generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters and the following Waldorfy podcast partners: Palumba Sparkle Stories Toy Making Magic

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. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/moodofthefifth Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

Is 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.com/chestandbreastfeeding Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

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. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/earlychildhood Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison

In 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: Sakura Bloom Sparkle Stories Palumba Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison

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 seventh season and speak about what's next for Waldorfy. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: http://waldorfy.com/eatingandsleeping Thank you to all our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters!! Special thanks to our Waldorfy season seven podcast partner, Sparkle Stories! To learn more about guest Adam Blanning and what he offers, click here. Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennsion.

Simplicity, "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 found at: waldorfy.com/simplicity Thank you to Waldorfy podcast partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to all of you. Big thanks to our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters! Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennision.

Exploring 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 offers click here. For additional show notes and resources that accompany this episode (and there are some good ones) please visit: https://waldorfy.com/screens Special thanks to our Waldorfy season seven partner Sparkle Stories! Additional thanks to our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters. Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison

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 this topic now with my young children. Be sure to check out the show notes and resources for this episode, and there's some good stuff there, at: http://waldorfy.com/reading Click here to learn more about my guest Meredith and all she offers, her podcast, blog, courses, and more. Special thanks to Waldorfy season podcast partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to all of you. Big thanks to all of our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters. Theme music for this episdoe was composed and performed by Book Kennison

Returning 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 Waldorfy season podcast partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to all of you! Super Special thank to our generous Waldorfy Patreon supporters! Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

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 the things we explore in this episode. Additional show notes for this episode can be found at: http://waldorfy.com/storytelling Special Thanks to Season Seven Waldorfy Podcast Partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to all of you. A huge thanks to all of our generous Patreon supporters! Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

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. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/wonderandawe Special Thanks to Waldorf Season Seven Podcast Partner Sparkle Stories for helping me to bring this content to you. A huge thanks to our generous Patreon supporters for supporting this content. Learn more and become a supporter by visiting, patreon.com/waldorfy Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

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! Show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: htttp://waldorfy.com/play Special thanks to Waldorfy Season Seven Partner Sparkle Stories! Additional thanks to our generous Patreon supporters. Thank you so much for helping me to bring this content to all of you! Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

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! Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/warmth Special thanks to all of our generous Patreon supporters for helping me to bring this content to all of you. Learn more about becoming a Patreon supporter. Big thanks to Waldorfy season seven podcast partner Sparkle Stories! Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

This 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, Waldorfy listener favorite, Meagan Rose Wilson, visit: waldorfy.com/dailyrhythm Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennsion. Special thanks to Waldorfy season seven podcast partner, Sparkle Stories, for helping to bring this content to all of you!

I 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 ability to explain clearly what the Waldorf approach is and what it aims to achieve. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/whatswaldorf Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. To check out the We Nurture podcast and all of Chinyelu's offerings please click here. Special thanks to Waldorfy season seven podcast partner, Sparkle Stories, for helping to bring this content to all of you!

Ashley 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!

VERY 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 Kindergarten teacher, and a bit about how to bring the Waldorf kindergarten environment into the home. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/waldorfkindergarten Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison