The First Three Years

with Nadine Siedel

Nadine introduces the profound importance of the early years, beginning with pregnancy. She guides us in becoming more aware of the many changes that unfold from birth and how we can thoughtfully set ourselves - and our families - up for a strong, healthy foundation.

Through a developmental lens, Nadine helps parents understand how to best support young children as they move through key milestones. She offers grounded guidance on approaching sleep, nurturing play, supporting healthy will development, navigating sharing and boundaries, knowing when and how to intervene as a parent, and offering choices that empower rather than overwhelm.

This foundational course supports families in meeting the joys and challenges of early childhood with confidence, clarity, and connection.

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What You’ll Learn

This course is ideal for parents/caregivers who:

  • want to deepen their understanding of child development in the early years

  • are new to parenting or caregiving and are seeking a strong foundation

  • would like guidance and support as they begin their parenting journey

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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 16 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 and caregivers of children aged 0–3. It offers essential foundations and thoughtful considerations for those entering parenthood for the first time and wishing to approach their parenting journey with intention and awareness. If you’re looking to make a strong, conscious start, this course provides gentle guidance and support along the way.

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Program Structure

The Journey Begins with Pregnancy (3:54)

Lesson 1

The Time Following Birth (5:59)

Lesson 2

The Environment Around Our Little One (9:55)

Lesson 3

Developing a Trusting Relationship From the Start (7:37)

Lesson 4

The Unfolding of Milestones (8:56)

Lesson 5

Being Present With Your Child (5:33)

Lesson 6

Building Trust and Confidence Through a Strong Inner Voice (4:46)

Lesson 7

From Food to Nourishment (5:00)

Lesson 8

Picky Eaters (3:17)

Lesson 9

Sleep (4:57)

Play (5:35)

The Developing Will (6:05)

Learning To Share (4:05)

Holding Back from Intervening (3:51)

Tricky Times (2:24)

Navigating Choice (4:42)

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Lesson 10
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
Lesson 13
Lesson 14
Lesson 15
Lesson 16

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 early childhood 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.

Danica Ondrusova

Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher

Danica is a trained primary school teacher specialising in Waldorf education. Her first teaching qualification was completed in Slovakia, and she later continued her studies in Scotland, undertaking further training in special needs education and care at Aberdeen University. She spent five years there working within a community supporting children with diverse needs.

After moving to New Zealand, Danica continued in this field before transitioning into early childhood education. She is now a kindergarten teacher in a Steiner setting, where she nurtures young children through play-based learning and a warm, rhythmic environment.

As a mother of three young children, including twin boys, Danica brings both professional expertise and rich lived experience to her work with children and families.

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

  • Primarily designed for first-time parents, this course is also valuable for those with other children who want to strengthen their foundation with younger siblings. Nadine offers insights on topics like picky eating, navigating choices, and more - providing useful guidance for any parent or caregiver, regardless of where you are in your parenting journey.

  • Yes, you will have unlimited access to the online course, along with a downloadable e-book journal containing all the written content. You can save it digitally or print it out for easy reference whenever you need.

  • Yes, however, many of the topics Nadine covers remain relevant for children beyond the early years. If you have children up to age 7, you’ll still find valuable insights in this course - after all, picky eating and other common challenges don’t simply stop at age three.

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

    If you’d like to take part in The First 3 Years with Nadine Seidel, please register your interest using the form 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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