Whole Heart: Crunchy Parenting
by Chelsea Vail
A podcast for parents who have chosen a natural approach to parenting from birth and beyond! Parenting Specialist, Child Development Specialist, and Play Therapist, Chelsea Vail, educates parents on hot topics from a “crunchy” perspective and drops knowledge on research based techniques for raising loving, happy, healthy kiddos. Chelsea is an advocate for all things Waldorf, anthroposophical, sacred, spiritual and loving. Please support by subscribing and joining the tribe at WholeHeartCrunchyParenting.com
Episodes
-
The Problem with Malibu Barbie
Chelsea Vail is inspired to address the major issues perceived with a Vlogger naming their child Malibu Barbie and the danger for young girls growing up in today’s materialistic society.
-
Star Children Are Not Diagnosable Yet
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail explains to families how we need to be patient with our young children as they move firmly from the spiritual world into the physical world.
-
Am I "Waldorf" Enough?
Founder of Epoch Waldorfy Forest School in Bozeman, Chelsea Vail, shares insight into Waldorf education and addresses concerns and myths regarding being "Waldorf" and how to bring Waldorf traditions and methodology into the home.
-
Simplify Your Spaces, Simplify Your Life
Parenting expert and Waldorf advocate speaks about the value of decluttering your spaces to simplify your life and offers tips on how to do so. Protect your child's senses!
-
Stand in Your Power, Women
Chelsea gets on her soapbox, lol, and tells women to stand in their power, embrace your femininity and be the boss of your home. Do not be pressured by outsiders how to raise your child(ren) and what decisions to make for them.
-
Color vs Character
Child advocate and parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, brings up the hard to discuss topic of race and racism in America. She addresses why she feels strongly that we're doing a disservice to all children, and specifically, the black community by teaching that racism is systemic and that white...
-
The Hurried Child
Chelsea Vail speaks briefly on a commonly posed question, "Why does Waldorf delay formal education?" If you have a child under six or seven years old, this episode is for you!
-
Danger of Ignoring Gender for the Developing Child
Child & Family therapist, Chelsea Vail, addresses another crime against children- ignoring gender.
-
MILK: To Drink or Not to Drink
Chelsea Vail addresses the often posed question, "What kind of milk should my child be drinking?" The answer will inevitably surprise you.
-
Cut the Crap: Riding Ourselves of Synthetic Materials and Unnatural Ways of Living
Chelsea Vail encourages listeners to get in touch with nature through natural materials and rid home of synthetics in order to reopen the senses and live more consciously.
-
Epoch 1: Goodness in the "Hands Realm"
Waldorf education advocate, Chelsea Vail, explains the first seven year cycle of human development referencing the work of Rudolph Steiner and Erik Erikson. Parents are encouraged to slow down and trust the process of development as it occurs.
-
Waldorf In a Nutshell
Chelsea Vail, Waldorf education advocate, explains Waldorf education simply for beginners who may be interested in incorporating more of the Waldorf philosophies and education into daily life.
-
Christmas Roots: Simplifying the Season
Waldorf advocate, Chelsea Vail, explains Christmas from an agnostic and historical perspective to include all beliefs and bring various traditions into your home to simplify the season without losing the joy and the magic.
-
Fight for Freedom for Your Child(ren)
This episode is about fighting back against mandates, being the voice of reason for your child(ren) and hopefully avoiding negative impacts of state mandates and covid restrictions on your young family.
-
Choose Wisely What You Read
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, shares how to excite a love of reading in young children and how to choose books wisely to inspire imagination and support moral development.
-
Sibling Rivalry
Chelsea Vail, Parenting Specialist, tells parents to embrace sibling rivalry and how to model interpersonal relationship skills for young children.
-
Do the Opposite of What You Think You Should Do
Chelsea Vail tells parents that the best strategies for raising happy, healthy kids is often counter-intuitive. More often than not, we should do the opposite of what we think we should do. Please subscribe and share your favorite episodes with others.
-
STOP Parenting
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, tells parents to STOP "parenting" ie change the way you view your role as a parent and how to help your child become the person you hope they'll be.
-
Screen Free Me?
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, discusses screen time for young children, weighs the pros and cons, and offers supportive suggestions to parents.
-
Indirect messages we send our children
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail teaches other parents about and direct messages we send our children without even realizing it sometimes. Please subscribe if you like what you hear
-
T is for togetherness
Finishing up the acronym PARENT from The Danish Way! Focus on the hygge for happy healthy well adjusted children and family bonding.
-
N is for No Ultimatums
Chelsea Vail, Parenting Specialist explains the letter “N” in The Danish Way acronym of PARENT for raising confident happy kids.
-
E is for Empathy
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail discusses the letter E for empathy in the acronym PARENT from the danish way parenting book. Please subscribe and I always appreciate reviews and feedback
-
R is for Reframing
Chelsea Vail discusses the “R” in the Danish Way Parenting for raising capable confident kids.
-
A is for Authenticity
Chelsea Vail, Parenting Specialist, talks in detail about A in the acronym PARENT from The Danish Way Parenting book using real life examples.
-
Crunchy Play
Chelsea Vail talks about play materials and how play can help, or hinder, development. Find out where to get natural toys and what nature matters
-
P is for Play
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives tips and tools for playing with your kids and talks about why play is so important!
-
Positive Thinking and Language
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, encourages parents to be cautious of the language they use in front of their young children as well as to their young children about themselves, others, and the world
-
Supporting Self During Global Pandemic
Chelsea Vail, puts parenting tips to the dude to offer support to those struggling to cope during global pandemic.
-
Corona Virus: Parents Role
Chelsea Vail gives tips on talking with young children about corona virus and modeling compassion for others and resourcefulness during this difficult time.
-
Achieving Balance
Chelsea Vail speaks on Steiners theories of anthroposophy and effects on child development and education, specifically achieving balance as role modeled by the universe.
-
How Ellen Honors Kids
Ellen Degeneres honors kids for talents and kindness and speaks to them in a way that shows them they’re fully accepted and valued.
-
The Nothing Tantrum
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives tips on how to avoid and react to the “nothing tantrum”
-
Keeping Cool as a Parent
Chelsea Vail, parenting specialist, offers support to parents who desire to keep their cool during those reallllly rough times.
-
Checking in with Kids
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives tips on checking in with kids and modeling self care and time management with young kids.
-
Violent Play
Parenting Specialist , Chelsea Vail, discusses the rules of thumb for violent play and aggression based on theory of child development and authenticity.
-
Play to Develop the Brain
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, talks about the value of play for the developing brain.
-
Sexuality in Early Childhood
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, discusses sexuality in early childhood and gives tips for parental reactions and actions.
-
Stop Warning Kids
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, speaks on the dangers of warning children and giving multiple chances.
-
Raising Balanced Kids
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives tips on how to help children and parents lead a balanced life.
-
Conscious Parenting and Birthdays
Chelsea Vail shares how becoming a conscious parent has shaped her view of birthday celebrations with a young child.
-
Raising Problem Solvers
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, teaches parents the method to use to raise problem solvers who accept fault and take responsibility for their actions.
-
Enforceable Statements
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, teachers parents how to give away control with young children in order to stay in control as a parent.
-
Rhythm vs Routine
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, teachers parents about the difference between rhythm versus routine and especially schedule or structure. She speaks about these things from a Waldorf way perspective.
-
Preparation is Key
Intentional parents prepare their children for the unexpected and model appropriate thinking and feeling out loud.
-
Be an Intentional Parent in 2020
Chelsea Vail, Parenting Specialist, starts parents on the right foot in 2020 to set intention and make conscious choices parenting their kids.
-
Avoid Being a Bulldozer Parent
Chelsea Vail, parenting specialist explains the value of letting kids struggle!
-
Intentional Parenting Group
Chelsea Vail is inviting 25 listeners to join an Intentional Parenting Group to start off 2020 learning and applying conscious parenting techniques. WholeHeartCrunchyParenting.com
-
Avoid “Baby” Products
Chelsea Vail cautions parents on the marketing traps of “baby” products that are toxic and often detrimental to development.
-
Woombie Med Pods
Co-creator of Woombie Med Pods, Chelsea Vail, shares with listeners how they can provide swaddle pods to infants in need around the globe by purchasing through WoombieMedPods.com donation link!
About this show
A podcast for parents who have chosen a natural approach to parenting from birth and beyond! Parenting Specialist, Child Development Specialist, and Play Therapist, Chelsea Vail, educates parents on hot topics from a “crunchy” perspective and drops knowledge on research based techniques for raising loving, happy, healthy kiddos. Chelsea is an advocate for all things Waldorf, anthroposophical, sacred, spiritual and loving. Please support by subscribing and joining the tribe at WholeHeartCrunchyParenting.com
Hosted by
Chelsea Vail