How to Raise Kids Who Actually Care About Others with Kerry Owen | OpenEd

Kerry Owen had a dream about thousands of hungry children—and instead of ignoring it, she built a global charity that's fed countless kids worldwide, but this isn't just a charity story, it's about raising children with purpose and discovering that when we help people, we're actually the ones who benefit most.

• How dreams became instructions for life's work

• Why mission-driven kids beat achievement-driven kids

• The practical ways families can start serving together

• How open education enables real-world service learning

Kerry's Book: The Gift of Charity Wrapped in a Korowai of Love (Amazon, Cedar Fort Publishers, Deseret Books)

Kerry's Current Work: Reach Out Today charity in Utah

Timestamped Chapters

00:00 - The Gift of Charity: A Mother's Mission

03:29 - From Romania to Reality: A Teen's First Project

04:55 - When Nobody Cared: Learning Hard Lessons

07:46 - Dreams That Won't Let Go: Thousands of Hungry Children

15:43 - Building Community Partnerships: The Salvation Army Connection

20:55 - Raising Mission-Driven Kids: Why Character Beats Curriculum

28:42 - The Transformation Power of Service: Youth Finding Purpose

35:12 - Making Service Accessible: Practical Ways Families Can Start

46:17 - Open Education Meets Open Hearts: Flexible Schooling for Service

54:27 - The Ripple Effect: How One Family's Mission Inspires Others

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