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Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy

Jesse McCarthy

A Montessori podcast for parents and teachers about raising children and educating students while bettering ourselves alongside them

Episodes

20 of 125 episodes

Bad Daddy

Sometimes you got to be the bad guy (or gal).

06:36Jan 11, 2026

Montessori - Things Fall

In today's Insta-worthy world, we tend to want to present things as always "perfect". But in what fantasy land do children, or us adults, ne...

08:00Oct 1, 2025

You Can't Force Growth

What a missing boy taught me about childhood

12:28Aug 25, 2025

The Swearing Boy, and Other Stories with Sandra Girlato

As a teacher, what to do with a boy who's cussing in the classroom? Sandra Girlato's got a funny and super insightful story on that. As a pa...

56:35Jun 4, 2025

Am I doing what's right for my baby?

"Remember that every day is a new day, and we can start again. Whatever you didn't like from the day before just change it the following day...

01:07:05Apr 30, 2025

The Montessori Assistant with Kate & Terry Millie

-What is a Montessori assistant -- what is his/her role? -What happens when an assistant disagrees with a head teacher or guide -- and what...

44:01Mar 4, 2025

It's not about the chicken fingers

Sometimes what we think is the problem is not really the problem. Digging deeper into the things that might stress us out, that might bring...

19:00Feb 2, 2025

Laid-back, Family-centered Montessori | with Bridget Dangel

As a teacher or an administrator it's wonderful to hear a mom or dad say, "I want to go back to school here." Today's guest Bridget Dangel —...

39:50Dec 16, 2024

Reforming the Reformers (The Lego Box)

We're so focused on political life but what about our own personal lives? As Maria Montessori said, "We all need to be changed." #children #...

15:32Nov 7, 2024

Montessori Elementary School - Is It Any Good?

So many parents choose Montessori school for their children's preschool and kindergarten years, but what about Montessori for elementary and...

55:13Sep 26, 2024

Dads Talk Montessori and Parenting

What happens when you lose your cool on your child? How do you get along with your significant other when there is disagreement? Any concern...

01:00:52Aug 28, 2024

Treat Children Like Guests (Not As Suspect)

"A few days ago during pickup at our little schoolhouse, a mom shows up to get her daughter, who is 3 yrs old. ..." A story about how we tre...

11:28Jun 26, 2024

For Toddler Parents | with Claudia Alvarez

"You don't have to go Instagram worthy to raise a child. That is a lie." A Montessori OG, Claudia Alvarez, speaks to today's moms and dads.....

30:28May 21, 2024

Kennedy and the Plant - Masters of the House

Permission not needed. I asked my wife, "Did you tell Kennedy to do that??" Nope. -from The Montessori Education Podcast with Jesse McCarthy...

13:30Apr 24, 2024

Lower Your Voice

One little change can have an impact.

11:41Mar 6, 2024

Montessori - Entrepreneurs in the Making

Jeff Bezos was a Montessori child -- and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history. Is there a connection between early Mon...

01:04:20Feb 6, 2024

What is RIE? with Janet Lansbury

Interview with Janet Lansbury, author of 'No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame', host of 'Respectful Parenting - Unruffled Podcast'...

01:06:43Jan 2, 2024

Ragnar (19 mos) at the Zoo | Jesse McCarthy

An example of how I interact with my toddler son #montessori #toddlers #freedom -The Montessori Education Podcast | https://www.montessoried...

16:58Nov 30, 2023

New Montessori Research

On the show today are Angeline Lillard and Justus Randolph, two research professors who recently found some impressive results for children...

01:05:08Nov 7, 2023

Education as a Help to Life - Maria Montessori

In the aftermath of the atrocities of WWII, Maria Montessori gave a speech. Given the current state of the world, especially with the recent...

16:24Oct 11, 2023