Whole Heart: Crunchy Parenting: Recent Episodes
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
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.
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.
Self proclaimed, crunchy mom, educator, parent coach and family therapist explains why “crunchy” should be synonymous with caring and not a subgroup of moms to identify with.
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.
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!
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.
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 people are inherently racist. This is regressive, not progressive.
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!
Child & Family therapist, Chelsea Vail, addresses another crime against children- ignoring gender.
Chelsea Vail provides information for parents about vaccine industry, childhood illnesses, and the threat of big pharma on our country and civilization as we know it.
Chelsea Vail addresses the often posed question, "What kind of milk should my child be drinking?" The answer will inevitably surprise you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chelsea Vail, Parenting Specialist, tells parents to embrace sibling rivalry and how to model interpersonal relationship skills for young children.
"Hippie" mom, Chelsea Vail, shares how her beliefs affect her work with babies and young children. This episode is a bit "crunchy", but listen with an open mind and an open heart.
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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.
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.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, discusses screen time for young children, weighs the pros and cons, and offers supportive suggestions to parents.
Chelsea Vail uses the political issues of 2020 as an example for how to raise independent thinkers and doers in a world that doesn't value independence and encourages to be one of the masses.
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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
Finishing up the acronym PARENT from The Danish Way! Focus on the hygge for happy healthy well adjusted children and family bonding.
Chelsea Vail, Parenting Specialist explains the letter “N” in The Danish Way acronym of PARENT for raising confident happy kids.
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
Chelsea Vail discusses the “R” in the Danish Way Parenting for raising capable confident kids.
Chelsea Vail, Parenting Specialist, talks in detail about A in the acronym PARENT from The Danish Way Parenting book using real life examples.
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
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives tips and tools for playing with your kids and talks about why play is so important!
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
Chelsea Vail, puts parenting tips to the dude to offer support to those struggling to cope during global pandemic.
Chelsea Vail gives tips on talking with young children about corona virus and modeling compassion for others and resourcefulness during this difficult time.
Chelsea Vail speaks on Steiners theories of anthroposophy and effects on child development and education, specifically achieving balance as role modeled by the universe.
Ellen Degeneres honors kids for talents and kindness and speaks to them in a way that shows them they’re fully accepted and valued.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives tips on how to avoid and react to the “nothing tantrum”
Chelsea Vail, parenting specialist, offers support to parents who desire to keep their cool during those reallllly rough times.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives tips on checking in with kids and modeling self care and time management with young kids.
Parenting Specialist , Chelsea Vail, discusses the rules of thumb for violent play and aggression based on theory of child development and authenticity.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, talks about the value of play for the developing brain.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, discusses sexuality in early childhood and gives tips for parental reactions and actions.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, speaks on the dangers of warning children and giving multiple chances.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives tips on how to help children and parents lead a balanced life.
Chelsea Vail shares how becoming a conscious parent has shaped her view of birthday celebrations with a young child.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, teaches parents the method to use to raise problem solvers who accept fault and take responsibility for their actions.
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, teachers parents how to give away control with young children in order to stay in control as a parent.
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.
Intentional parents prepare their children for the unexpected and model appropriate thinking and feeling out loud.
Chelsea Vail, Parenting Specialist, starts parents on the right foot in 2020 to set intention and make conscious choices parenting their kids.
Chelsea Vail is inviting 25 listeners to join an Intentional Parenting Group to start off 2020 learning and applying conscious parenting techniques. WholeHeartCrunchyParenting.com
Chelsea Vail cautions parents on the marketing traps of “baby” products that are toxic and often detrimental to development.
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!
If you’re new to Waldorf or open-ended play, how do you backtrack? Chelsea Vail answers that question here
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, tells parents why they should get a babysitter! There’s more value in it than you may realize
Chelsea Vail shares how to play with your child and respond to them in a unique way that builds child from the inside out!
Parent educator and Waldorf advocate, Chelsea Vail, speaks to the rush for early literacy and encourages parents to take a different route.
Top reasons to avoid the Elf on the Shelf phenomena based on conscious parenting and healthy child development.
Chelsea Vail speaks to the question of providing music in a Waldorf home for a young child.
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Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, introduces the four temperaments based on the four elements and gives tips on how we can utilize this knowledge to better interact with our children.
Play Therapist and Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, offers tips on how to think outside the box and get past obstacles preventing them from being “Waldorf”
Waldorf advocate and parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, speaks about Christmas in her home from a Waldorf perspective.
Play Therapist, Chelsea Vail, gives parents techniques for building active imaginations in young children.
Play Therapist and Waldorf education advocate, Chelsea Vail, speaks on Steiners theory of child development and avoiding devices that assist child in skills they’re not ready for.
Play Therapist, Chelsea Vail, discusses similarities in a Play Therapists approach yo young children and Waldorf way!
Waldorf education advocate, Chelsea Vail, provides a basic introduction to Waldorf ways and background of the educational philosophies. She also discusses rhythm and routine in the home from a Waldorf perspective.
Chelsea Vail, challenges parents to be patient with child development and learning. Referring to Waldorf theory of head, heart, hands to guide our education if young children.
Play Therapist and Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, teaches how to set up a playroom and classroom or play space at home to reach a child’s heart and mind and help them reach optimal development.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, teaches parents how struggle can be a valuable tool for raising happy, healthy, responsible kids.
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, discusses the value of Play for the developing child.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, shares her favorite sentence stems for creating cohesiveness at home, family rhythm, setting expectations for behavior, and communicating with kids about expectations.
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives tips for raising responsible kids and taking a step back as a parent to allow children to struggle and learn from their own mistakes
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, explains how choices can be used to foster independence and decision making in young children as well as manage problem behaviors while maintaining positive parent:child relationship.
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, offers techniques for building and maintaining relationships with young children to prevent problem behaviors.
Parenting expert, Chelsea Vail, drops knowledge about toddlers and gives great tips for developing patience and understanding during this unique stage!
Parenting expert and single mom to twins gives tips for traveling with babies, recommends best gear and tells why traveling with an infant is beneficial to development.
Chelsea Vail, crunchy mama and parenting expert shares why she’s chosen not to vaccinate her children and the information that helped her make that decision.
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, talks about why screens are harmful to babies and young children and give tips for reducing exposure.
Chelsea Vail, parenting specialist and child therapist takes a phone call with a parent in need regarding his son who has trouble adjusting to new situations and has behavior problems at school
Parenting specialist, Chelsea Vail, gives ideas for playing with your baby during the first year of life.
Chelsea Vail, Austin based parenting specialist talks about infant sleep and introduces a gentle, loving sleep training method to assist baby to sleep through the night.
Chelsea Vail, Newborn Care Specialist, speaks on the basics of newborn care, self care for postpartum moms, and brain development in newborns.
Chelsea Vail, the crunchy mama and owner of Whole Heart, talks about breastfeeding benefits, myths, nutrition, goals, and resources to take advantage of. Breast is best!
Chelsa Vail, parenting expert, uses passage from Beyond the Rainbow Bridge, to showcase how our children should be viewed as spritual beings with unique gifts to bring us.
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, provides information for expectant mothers on prenatal care, nutrition, water intake, and nesting. Share "Prenatal care" with friends and family and leave comments to tell us how we're doing!
Parenting Specialist, Chelsea Vail, introduces Whole Heart podcast by discussing "attachment parenting" and how to bond with your unborn child or new baby.