Parenting for Lifelong Success

with Nadine Siedel

In this course, Nadine guides you through foundational strategies that support parenting with long-term intention. She believes that the way we parent today lays the groundwork for our children’s lifelong wellbeing, and that understanding these foundations is an essential place to begin.

This brief course offers a gentle introduction to our wider body of work. It’s ideal for parents who are curious about how to parent in a way that fosters strong foundations and lasting connection. From here, you can continue into our more in-depth courses, where a range of experienced and insightful educators explore these themes further and help build a richer, more holistic understanding.

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What You’ll Learn

This course is ideal for parents who:

  • are wanting to become more conscious, present parents

  • are wanting to establish strong connections with their children

  • are wanting guidance on how to set up your children in becoming resilient and grounded individuals

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Comes with your own

downloadable e-book journal

Once purchased,

work at your own pace

Program Structure

This program is delivered over 8 lessons, ranging from brief bite-sized segments to sessions around 10 minutes. You’ll also receive a downloadable e-book journal for reflection or to work alongside as you move through the lessons.

Ideal For

This course is ideal for parents, teachers, and carers who want their approach to parenting or caregiving to align more closely with their values. It is for those seeking deeper, more meaningful connections with their children or students, and who wish to stand on steady ground - confident in who they are both as individuals and as parents. This course supports becoming a truer version of yourself and welcomes those who are open to inner development and growth.

Programs you may wish to follow on with…

The Art of Listening - Anne De Wild and Chris Burke

Listening, truly listening is a part of the journey of parenting for lifelong success. Join Anne and Chris as they share their knowledge and wisdom on the Art of Listening.

Rhythm in Daily Life - Julie Frew

Establishing a rhythm in your homes for yourself and family is a foundational part of parenting for lifelong success. Join Julie as she shares her knowledge and wisdom on sustainable rhythm and flow in your household and the powerful effects of it.

These courses build on the foundations you’ll gain here and offer deeper insights and practical tools to support your parenting journey.

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Parenting for Lifelong Success - Nadine Siedel

Program Structure

Building The Foundation (6:28)

Lesson 1

Self-Regulation (5:55)

Lesson 2

Focussing On The Good (4:36)

Lesson 3

Resisting The Urge To Fix (5:18)

Lesson 4

Developing Realistic Expectations (4:13)

Lesson 5

Asking The Right Questions (4:39)

Lesson 6

Avoiding Tough Love (3:01)

Lesson 7

Helping Our Children Feel at Ease (1:56)

Lesson 8
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Meet the Instructors

Nadine Siedel

Early Childhood Teacher

Nadine is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and parenting coach with over 20 years of experience working with young children. Her journey has been deeply rooted in the Steiner community, where she has worked as a kindergarten teacher and guided families in fostering healthy, connected relationships with their children.

As a mother of two preschool-aged boys, Nadine understands firsthand the joys and challenges of the early years of parenting. She is passionate about helping parents build loving, secure foundations for their children, drawing on both her professional expertise and her own lived experience.

Anne De Wild and Chris Burke

Anne: Naturopath and Biography Worker Chris: Psychology Professor and Biography Worker

Anne de Wild is a Naturopath and Biography Worker based in Basel, Switzerland. Her work centres on artful listening, uncovering personal stories, and finding moments of humour. She lectures widely and teaches Biography and Social Art across a range of themes.

Chris Burke is a Psychology Professor and Biography Worker in Pennsylvania, USA. He has a gift for leading rich conversations, working with folk tales, and asking the kinds of questions that open pathways into deeper stories. He enjoys bringing Biography and Social Art practices into his university teaching.

Together, as The Hummingbird Principle, Anne and Chris have led Biography and Social Art workshops across three continents, exploring themes from ‘The Art of Listening’ to ‘Intergenerational Collaboration’.

Julie Frew

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Julie has worked in the field of Child Development for over 17 years. Her practice is grounded in Postgraduate Study in Sensory Processing for diverse populations, alongside additional training in Attachment, Psychosensory Trauma Interventions, Neurobiology, and Polyvagal Theory.

Her professional understanding of the human being is also deeply shaped by a Steiner/Waldorf worldview. As a mother of two young children, Julie weaves both professional expertise and lived experience into her work with families.

She is passionate about helping parents understand their children’s sensory and emotional needs, offering practical tools that support resilience, regulation, and secure attachment. Julie’s compassionate, research-informed approach empowers parents to create nurturing, connected environments where children can truly thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all. It’s never too late to make positive changes. Parenting is an ongoing journey of growth and learning, and wherever you are right now, these tools and insights can support and strengthen you in meaningful ways, no matter where you are currently at.

  • The length of the program is outlined above, and the e-book is designed to be used alongside the video content. If you chose to work through everything in one sitting, it would take only a few hours. Many people prefer to move through it more slowly, allowing time to reflect and apply what they’re learning as they go.

  • This course is offered through a direct enrolment process to ensure care around access and support for each participant.

    If you’d like to take part in Parenting for Lifelong Success with Nadine Seidel, please register your interest using the button below. A member of the Taruna team will be in touch within 24 hours with payment information and instructions for accessing the course materials.

    Course fee:
    $60 NZD

    Once payment is confirmed, you’ll receive access to the full course content.

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