by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 31, 2021
Kidpower helped Ellen give her kids the skills she had lacked as a child… “I used to think I didn’t have any power. A lot of unfortunate things happened to me all the way up through my early adulthood because I did not know how to set boundaries, to speak up, or to advocate for […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 30, 2021
Here is how vulnerable seniors learned to protect themselves from danger… In a workshop for elderly people in a high-crime neighborhood, the participants described the dangers they faced daily, just going down the hall in their apartment building or walking down the block to get groceries. They practiced skills as simple as crossing the street […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 28, 2021
This is just one example of how Kidpower saves lives… “Several years ago, my husband Jeff used his Kidpower skills during a solo trip abroad when someone tried to attack and rob him. In a busy, public space he yelled, “I need help!”, something he had learned and practiced in a Fullpower workshop. Yelling loudly […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 26, 2021
Here is how Kidpower helped one woman decide to become a mother… “Before I found Kidpower, I did not want to have children because I was afraid that there would be no way to keep them safe. Due to my childhood trauma, I believed that the world was a frightening and unsafe place for kids. […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 22, 2021
Here is how Kidpower skills helped Jeremy feel less lonely… In a workshop at a shelter for families escaping domestic violence, we practiced how to set boundaries in a calm and respectful way instead of getting angry and yelling. Ten-year-old “Jeremy” told us thoughtfully, “I think this will help me to keep my friends.” Then […]