Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Kidpower’s most recent news and resources!
Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! Learn how YOU can teach kids to stay safe! Wednesday, 8/20, 11am-12pm
Kids have safer, happier lives when they KNOW how to: stay aware, calm, respectful, and confident recognize and avoid trouble set and respect boundaries protect their feelings be persistent in getting help Learn how YOU can prepare them with the knowledge and skills...
Getting your child’s school year off to a great start!
Whether your child is starting at a new school, moving onto middle school, high school or college, or is simply becoming more independent as they mature, a lot of feelings may come up for both of you. Anticipation is a common feeling felt by adults and kids during...
Learn how to teach Kidpower! Free Boundary and Consent posters. Upcoming Self-Defense Workshops
Do you want to know how to prepare children and youth - and their adults - to stop bullying, abuse, and violence BEFORE anything harmful happens? And how to do this in ways that are empowering, effective and FUN? We will be starting the live online skills practice...
Beliefs and Conflict, Stop Negative Self-Talk, Take Charge of Your Mental Health, and More
The stories we tell ourselves shape our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world around us - and our beliefs lead to the actions we choose to take or not take, especially when we are facing problems or taking on new challenges. This is why it is so important to...
Why am I like a paper clip?- Workpower for Employers, Heartpower, and more
Why am I like a paper clip? -because I like to put things together! Why is knowing this useful? Read below to find out - and also to learn about our Workpower for Employers Live Preview - and a video showing how to teach Heartpower. A Light and Lively...
Stopping “Conversations That Never Happened” to Prevent Conflict – and MORE
Have your negative assumptions about what other people are saying, doing or thinking ever led to upsetting arguments? Maryse Postlewaite is the creator and trainer of our Conflict Resolution Fundamentals Course, which has many tools you can use right away in your work...
Protecting Ourselves and Others From Harmful Prejudice!
In our Kidpower community, we stand for SAFETY! No matter who you are, where you live, what you believe, or how you look – if you are a human being, then you are likely to need skills to prevent and solve problems with people. We are committed to providing people...
Learn and Practice Safety Skills to Prepare Kids For a Fun Summer!
Whether your family will be spending more time at home or more time traveling or visiting places outside of your home, Kidpower Safety Skills help everyone stay safe and have more fun! See below and in this article for resources to help prepare you to Take Charge of...
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Free gift to honor their commitment to our kids!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week in the US, and we are full of gratitude for the crucial work teachers do around the world to help students of all ages and abilities grow, learn, and thrive. As schools, families, and communities face significant challenges, teachers are...
Struggling with conflicts? – Our Introductory Conflict Resolution Skills Workshops can help!
Does stress about unresolved conflicts keep you awake at night? Do breakdowns in communication cause people in your life to lose time and to damage their relationships? Effective conflict resolution tools and practices can turn communication and relationship problems...
Emotional Safety Skills and Resources for Families and People of All Ages
Our feature article below is written by my long time colleague and friend of over 30 years, Jan Isaacs Henry. She is is a former psychotherapist who specialized in the treatment of trauma and abuse and is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of our exceptional...
Kidpower: The Musical – a unique summer camp for ages 5-10
I am delighted to introduce you to one of the remarkable people in our Kidpower community who has created a unique way of teaching our safety skills to children.JingleJeff Luna-Sparks is a talented music teacher who has inspired thousands of children with his love of...
A free workshop in honor of World Down Syndrome Day March 21 – plus more resources!
We're leading a special FREE Safetypowers Live online event in honor of World Down Syndrome Day Friday, March 21, 4:00-5:00 Pacific Time, open to self-advocates ages 18+. Please spread the word to all you believe might like to join! Learn more - and download a flier...
Adult Bullying – 5 Strategies to Protect Yourself and Others
Whether the issue is workplace bullying, relational bullying, school bullying, neighborhood bullying, cyberbullying, or bullying within families – bullying is the most common reason why people reach out for help from Kidpower International – for themselves as well as...
Too small and too precious! A personal story about putting safety FIRST!
Many years ago, I was hiking and noticed a small child clearly less than three years old sitting alone at a picnic table sipping from a cup. She had rosy cheeks, a cheerful pink dress, and no adults nearby. She was looking intently in the direction of the river, which...