What does it take to raise kids who think critically, challenge the status quo, and build real-world skills early in life?
In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by Connor Boyack, founder of the Libertas Institute and author of the bestselling Tuttle Twins book series. Connor shares how his work is helping families teach children about liberty, economics, and critical thinking—skills often left out of traditional education. Through engaging stories and hands-on learning experiences, he’s equipping the next generation to become thoughtful, self-reliant, and entrepreneurial.
You’ll learn:
- How storytelling can make big concepts like government and economics approachable for kids
- Why passion-led learning fosters deeper engagement
- How the Children’s Entrepreneur Market gives kids real-world business experience
- Ways parents can advocate for educational freedom and take control of their child’s learning journey
- Practical strategies to raise kids who are confident, curious, and capable
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Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Welcome and introduction to today’s topic
01:10 – The inspiration behind The Tuttle Twins series
03:32 – Teaching liberty and economics through storytelling
09:44 – The case for passion-driven learning
16:14 – Encouraging entrepreneurship in kids
16:51 – What is the Children’s Entrepreneur Market?
21:49 – How families can get involved
23:05 – What kids learn by running their own businesses
24:59 – The push for educational freedom and parental rights
26:25 – Helping parents become confident advocates
27:24 – A reality check on the state of education today
30:35 – Alternatives to traditional schooling
37:12 – Tips for busy parents trying to do it all
41:23 – Final thoughts and resources
About Connor Boyack
Connor is president of the Libertas Institute, a public policy think tank, and author of the Tuttle Twins series, which has sold over 5 million copies. His work empowers families to teach essential principles of freedom, responsibility, and entrepreneurship in ways that are fun and easy to understand.
Resources & Links:
- Browse The Tuttle Twins books → https://tuttletwins.com
- Learn about the Libertas Institute → https://libertas.org
- Join the Children’s Entrepreneur Market → https://childrensentrepreneurmarket.com
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