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Kidpower’s most recent news and resources!
Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
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...
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month – and we have strategies you can use right away!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are saddened by the many challenges affecting the mental health of so many around the world. At the same time, we are truly inspired by the dedicated efforts of so many striving to make a difference in schools, agencies,...
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.
Learn powerful self-defense skills…in minutes!
I am SO EXCITED for you to have the opportunity to learn effective skills for preventing and escaping from attacks from our talented trainer, Amanda Golert, who was also one of my own self-defense instructors long ago.
Give the gift of safety – there’s still time!
There’s still time to have your gift doubled by our Leadership Circle! Your gift today will help transform tomorrow's stories of bullying, abuse, and violence into stories of safety, confidence, and success by providing:free and low-cost resources to empower people...
Making safety FUN looks like THIS!
This is Javi and Roxi having FUN - teaching SAFETY! Watch the full one minute video so you can see and hear their delight as they teach the difference between being ‘safe’ and ‘unsafe.’ Thanks to community support, people of all ages all over the world are having FUN...
“I don’t know a greater gift we can give to kids than this.”
Carla is the mental health and wellness program director with California’s Siskiyou County Office of Education, and her words are powerful…
“I said something mean and…”
You know Kidpower helps people be safe from harm - but did you know our skills can help people make amends when they cause harm, too?A woman from an online Safetypowers workshop for adults with intellectual disabilities reached out to say:“I got upset and said mean...
Ready for 3 minutes of pure joy?
Are you ready for 3 minutes of pure joy? Watch our new Kidpower Highlights video!You’ll see children and adults – including people with disabilities! – practicing safety skills with Kidpower instructors in Argentina, Bangladesh, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Nepal,...
Setting Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays A new podcast interview with WPO
Are you feeling stressed about the holidays? Are you worried about conflicts with family members or friends causing problems? Do you have a hard time with balancing your work life and your personal life? Every person who has listened to our Workplace Options podcast interview Setting Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays says they have found solutions for these issues and more!