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Kidpower’s most recent news and resources!
Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Skills for making family gatherings fun – not miserable!
Some families are easy. Everyone finds it easy to get along, easy to have fun doing things together, and easy to work out problems. Unfortunately, I don’t know any families like that, but theoretically, they must exist. Watch these entertaining role plays to...
Taking Charge of Our Emotional Triggers In Intense Times
When I become emotionally triggered, I am NOT my best self, especially during intense times in my own life or in the world around me. I am far more likely to make mistakes in judgement, harm relationships, and waste a lot of time and energy. The reality is that we...
Looking for Inspiration? Meet Trevor!
Tired of negative news and looking for inspiration?Meet Workpower Advisory Council member and co-instructor Trevor Lucken!"I love helping people learn skills to get and keep jobs!" Trevor says. "And YES, I am delighted to tell my story for Down Syndrome Awareness...
Relationship Safety to Prevent and Stop Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For many decades, we have taught relationship safety skills in online and in-person programs with people who are at risk of or survivors of intimate partner violence, including dating and domestic violence. The personal...
Special Opportunity Workshop: Workpower LIVE In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we are hosting a special live, online event for adults with disabilities, employers committed to supporting workplace success for their current and future employees with disabilities, and for adult...
School Shootings: How can I protect MY child? Free workshop September 12th and educational resources
The school year has just started in the US and, yet again, another school shooting has led to tragic loss of life, suffering, and fear. Our hearts are with each person who has died, been injured, lost a loved one, or had their sense of security destroyed. This...
Apply now! Learn to teach Kidpower!
I am so excited to announce our new Kidpower Training of Practitioners (TOP) online program - and all adults interested in learning how to teach Kidpower skills to kids and their adults are now invited to apply!The first live session of this 10-session monthly program...
Tools for Helping to Build Community and to Reduce Conflict
Please take a minute to see the joy and power of children and women in rural Nepal learning how to take charge of their safety. I am so pleased to announce our new Conflict Resolution Fundamentals online program for anyone who wants to learn to use these tools for...
Monsoon didn’t stop her from teaching safety skills to kids
Please take a minute to see the joy and power of children and women in rural Nepal learning how to take charge of their safety. I was deeply moved and inspired when our Nepal Center Director, Shusma Pokhrel, told me, "Irene, we have the chance to teach Kidpower to...
Want More Self-Confidence? – Learn how to THINK YOU CAN!
In the children's story The Little Engine That Could, a big locomotive pulling a long train of cars full of toys breaks down. When other large engines fail to take over, the Little Engine hitches herself to the train, telling herself, "I think I can! I think I can! I...
Friendship, Laughter, and Loving Kindness – Blessings from Tom
I am sharing the following Tribute with all of our readers to honor the passing of a very special person in my own life - and in the lives of everyone who has been helped by Kidpower. In Loving and Grateful Memory of Tom DriscollJune 4, 1939 to May 3, 2024 Tom taught...
Join us in celebrating Pride Month with safety skills, resources and support!
As the Director of Community Education, I have had the privilege of seeing the impact of our training for all kinds of people facing difficult life challenges. In honor of International Pride Month, we invite you to join us in bringing hope and skills to people all...
Spotlighting Safetypowers Ambassadors Brandi and Brian!
As I wrote earlier this month in Larry’s Story: Safety resources thanks to and for people with autism, Kidpower is proud to be one of the many organizations made stronger by the skills, strengths, and contributions of many people on the autism spectrum in our 35 year...
Resources for Protecting Children From Abuse! Take Leadership to Keep kids SAFE with free resources from Kidpower
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - and, at Kidpower, we believe EVERY day is a day we can take action to keep kids SAFE! If you have children, know children, or care about the wellbeing of children - even children you do not know - then you have the power to help...
Larry’s Story: Safety resources thanks to and for people with autism
In honor of Autism Acceptance Month this April, I am writing today to share a personal story from my past and safety resources Kidpower now provides thanks to and for people on the autism spectrum.