How to Raise Successful People with Esther Wojcicki

How to Raise Successful People with Esther Wojcicki

Author: Jesse McCarthy April 13, 2021 Duration: 51:18

"I had this goal: I wanted my kids to be independent." Esther Wojcicki

Meet Esther, the star teacher known as "Woj" to her loving students in Palo Alto and the mom of three very successful children: Susan, CEO of YouTube; Anne, Cofounder/CEO of 23andMe; and Janet, an anthropologist and associate professor of pediatrics.

Esther is also a big fan of Montessori.

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Ever wondered how the principles of Montessori can transform not just a classroom, but your entire approach to family life? Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy delves into that very question, moving beyond theory to explore practical, everyday applications. Host Jesse McCarthy guides conversations that feel like a thoughtful dialogue with a knowledgeable friend, focusing on the real-world challenges and joys faced by parents and educators alike. Each episode unpacks how respecting a child's innate curiosity and drive for independence can lead to more harmonious homes and effective learning environments. You'll hear discussions on creating prepared spaces, fostering concentration, and navigating the social-emotional growth of young people. This podcast operates on a beautiful parallel track: it’s about guiding children and students while also committing to our own growth as adults alongside them. The content is rooted in the timeless framework of Montessori, yet feels immediately relevant, whether you're a teacher in a classroom setting or a parent figuring things out at home. Tune in for a blend of philosophical insight and actionable advice that reimagines education as a shared, lifelong journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy
Podcast Episodes
Reading and Writing in Montessori [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:23
A deep dive into reading and writing in a Montessori classroom, as well as some tips for home. A few questions covered in this discussion with 50-year-veteran Montessorian Mary Ellen Maunz: -Are academics even considered…
Former Inmate Big Herc Talks Prison, Childhood, and Race [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:17
Meet Marcus 'Big Herc' Timmons, armed robber turned upright mentor.. "I committed a bank robbery, broad daylight, with guns and ski masks." Herc was eventually caught and locked up for nine years, and the experience chan…
Meet Rachel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:29
A disorganized girl, and how she became organized
Montessori Births [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:59
Follow the mother.
A Merry Montessori Christmas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
Let's all chill and enjoy this holiday season with children..
HISTORY with Professor Daileader [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:34
"When you're teaching there's nothing but teaching: you're in there, and it's you, and it's history, and it's students -- and everything else falls away." Meet Philip Daileader, star presenter at The Great Courses and li…
The Montessori Spider [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:50
You ever get annoyed at a child?