27. Raising Tomorrow: How to Pass Wisdom to Your Kids

In this episode of Trust Me Mom, Ekaterina Konovalova interviewed Kepler Knott, the author of Raising Tomorrow: Talks to Prepare Our Kids for What Lies Ahead. Kepler is a former soldier, teacher, and long-time writer whose rich life experiences shaped a powerful book of letters to his daughters, exploring identity, values, critical thinking, service, culture, and what it really means to grow up in today’s complex world.This conversation dives into:Raising thoughtful, resilient kidsNavigating multicultural family lifeTeaching critical thinkingUnderstanding identity, values, and religionWhy parents should be guides — not road clearersHow conversations (not answers) shape our children’s futuresIf you’re a parent, educator, or simply curious about raising grounded, empathetic humans, this interview is full of meaningful insights — lightly roasted, as Kepler likes to say.To learn more about the book, check https://RaisingTomorrow.org00:35 — Welcome to Trust Me Mom01:02 — Introducing Kepler's journey02:10 — Writing letters to his children during COVID03:00 — From military & teaching to authoring a book04:10 — Why kids struggle more today05:15 — What inspired Raising Tomorrow06:15 — Ekaterina’s thoughts on the book06:26 — Kepler’s favorite chapter: understanding boys08:00 — Humor, hormones & how boys’ brains work09:20 — Challenges boys face today10:05 — Ekaterina’s favorite chapters on values & critical thinking10:26 — Navigating multicultural identity in families12:10 — How identity & religion overlap13:15 — Raising kids with shared values across cultures15:00 — Teaching empathy & giving others the benefit of the doubt16:10 — Religion, spirituality & helping kids explore meaning17:50 — Critical thinking: teaching kids to evaluate information19:35 — Media, narratives & helping kids form their own opinions20:20 — Life skills vs. academic skills22:00 — Teaching responsibility, chores & real-world competence23:20 — Navigating traditions & family expectations25:00 — Politics at the dinner table & the olive branch approach26:35 — Final advice for parents & why communication matters27:40 — Kepler’s hope for future generations#Parenting #RaisingKids #WisdomForKids #ParentingTips #KeplerKnott #RaisingTomorrow #TrustMeMom #ModernParenting #FamilyValues #CriticalThinking #ParentingAdvice