Raising Whole Humans: Waldorf Wisdom, Rhythm, and Reverence with Chinyelu Kunz
Thu Feb 05 2026
What if the tension so many mothers feel isn't a personal failure but a sign that modern parenting has drifted too far from what children actually need?
In this episode of The Millionaire Mother Podcast, Cait sits down with Chinyelu Kunz, founder of We Nurture, longtime Waldorf early childhood educator, author, and mother of three grown children raised fully within the Waldorf tradition.
Together, Cait and Chinyelu explore why so many children struggle with regulation and behavior today, the critical difference between schedules and rhythm, and how imagination, storytelling, and predictable daily anchors support a child's nervous system in profound ways.
Tune in to hear:
What Waldorf education actually is and why it's often misunderstood
Why rushing childhood creates more resistance, not resilience
The difference between rigid schedules and body-based rhythm
How rhythm provides children with safety and emotional regulation
Why imagination is foundational to learning, creativity, and confidence
How storytelling and play shape a child's inner world
Why children don't want control but do need predictability
Simple "anchors of the day" that support calmer family life
How to parent with reverence while still living in the modern world
What it looks like to witness who your child already is, rather than trying to shape them
Connect with Chinyelu:
The Little Book of Parenting: How to Nurture Your Child to their Full Potential
Children's book - Away To Dreamland - Cozy Bedtime Poems, Stories, and Rhymes
Instagram: @we_nurture
Website: https://wenurturecollective.com
We Nurture: Waldorf Inspired Parenting Podcast
Home Rhythms Made Simple Course
Join the Beloved masterclass with Mel Wells on 2/17
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What if the tension so many mothers feel isn't a personal failure but a sign that modern parenting has drifted too far from what children actually need? In this episode of The Millionaire Mother Podcast, Cait sits down with Chinyelu Kunz, founder of We Nurture, longtime Waldorf early childhood educator, author, and mother of three grown children raised fully within the Waldorf tradition. Together, Cait and Chinyelu explore why so many children struggle with regulation and behavior today, the critical difference between schedules and rhythm, and how imagination, storytelling, and predictable daily anchors support a child's nervous system in profound ways. Tune in to hear: What Waldorf education actually is and why it's often misunderstood Why rushing childhood creates more resistance, not resilience The difference between rigid schedules and body-based rhythm How rhythm provides children with safety and emotional regulation Why imagination is foundational to learning, creativity, and confidence How storytelling and play shape a child's inner world Why children don't want control but do need predictability Simple "anchors of the day" that support calmer family life How to parent with reverence while still living in the modern world What it looks like to witness who your child already is, rather than trying to shape them Connect with Chinyelu: The Little Book of Parenting: How to Nurture Your Child to their Full Potential Children's book - Away To Dreamland - Cozy Bedtime Poems, Stories, and Rhymes Instagram: @we_nurture Website: https://wenurturecollective.com We Nurture: Waldorf Inspired Parenting Podcast Home Rhythms Made Simple Course Join the Beloved masterclass with Mel Wells on 2/17