We Nurture: Waldorf Inspired Parenting

Every Tuesday, step into the office of parenting expert Chinyelu Kunz and listen in on real, recorded parenting coaching sessions as she guides each parent toward uncovering the root of their parenting challenge. In sessions with parents, Chinyelu navigates the range of parenting challenges from tantrums and sibling struggles to building rhythm and finding inner confidence in parenting. Each episode offers a window into the real-life experiences of parents just like you. Here, you’ll find pieces of your own story echoed in the experiences of others; a comforting reminder that you are not alone on this journey.

Parenting wakes us up, sometimes in jarring ways especially when we begin to be more aware of our actions and behavior. In fact, it can sometimes be a surprise to us. It can be frustrating, scary, confusing and leave us feeling helpless. When we become conscious of our behavior, our words and actions we see that we actually have a choice, we can choose to raise our consciousness and live in alignment with the person we’re striving to become. Being conscious brings us closer to making the changes that we want to see in ourselves.In this episode, I dive into talking about 10 ways you can parent with greater consciousness. The 10 ways I focus on are; Becoming conscious of your behavior, words, actions, and gestures. Working on self-development. Working on your personal challenges and triggers. Modeling behavior you want to see in your child. Creating healthy home rhythms. Slowing down and simplifying daily routines. Communicating clearly and limiting choices Being intentional with your words & limiting adult information Listening with interest Having Compassion and Empathy for your child’s big feelingsThere’s a lot that I cover in this episode, including where I describe a foundation that’s needed for the young child’s healthy development. I hope you’ll join me!WebsiteInstagram

You're in for a real treat in this episode! Listen in to my in-depth conversation with guest Catherine Read, PhD author of 'The Genius of Home' - Teaching Your Children At Home With The Waldorf Curriculum. Catherine and I met about 30 years ago when we attended a Waldorf Playgroup at a Waldorf school in Southern California and then after moving across the country we reconnected again on the East Coast when we both moved at different years to Pennsylvania. Catherine and I share immense respect for the Waldorf method not only for the curriculum but also for how it provides wise guidance for healthy family life and a way of living.Catherine shares her experience homeschooling her two children with the Waldorf method and how this awakened her to her own self-development and how the child awakens to the world as well as the development of consciousness during childhood. Catherine also shares how she approached homeschooling her two children and so much more!Whether you're thinking of homeschooling and/or want incorporate the Waldorf method or way of living in your home, listening to this episode is a great starting point. I'll be going deeper into conversation with Catherine in my upcoming webinar with her on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm EST. All who register will receive a Replay.Register for our upcoming webinar: Homeschooling the Waldorf WayWhen: April 29th at 1:30 EST (all registrants will receive the recording)The Genius of HomeLearn more about Catherine’s work hereWebsiteInstagram

Boundary expectations are connected to how parents choose to raise their children. The way you both think, the decisions you both make are informed, consciously or unconsciously, by what you both value and perhaps even more so, the personality traits you want to see in your child. But you both will not know what characteristics or traits are important to you unless you both talk about it. Because it takes being sensitive to each other’s perspective, communication is key. It's the best way to build a bridge of understanding and it means being sensitive to each other's perspective.In this episode, I talk about three important steps to take and I give step and step advice to build a bridge that will help you and your spouse or partner come together with greater understanding. It's not only with boundary expectations that you will have differing opinions, there will be other aspects in parenting that will challenge how you communicate and this is why creating a foundation for how to communicate is so important.Listen to hear more!WebsiteInstagram