by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Sep 10, 2020
I’ve known Avery Holmes, who describes himself as a “Kidpower native”, since he was born! When Avery, who is now studying Zoology at the University of Glasgow, approached me with an idea to make short videos about Kidpower for people of all ages, I had no idea how utterly cool his first “Kidpower Shorts” episode […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jul 29, 2020
We are pleased to offer the following three programs for parents, guardians, educators, and other caring adults. Although there is a fee, we can provide partial scholarships for those who cannot afford the full fee. Each Parentpower program includes educational resources and the opportunity for individual email coaching before and after the workshop. Registrants will […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jul 14, 2020
“Stop! You are doing that wrong!” “No, I’m NOT. I always do it THIS way!” “As usual, you’re being completely disorganized and illogical!” “Typical! You’re being completely rigid and rude!” As you can see, this is a conversation that is not going well – and has too often happened between my dear husband Ed and […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jul 7, 2020
Our Kidpower ‘Eyes of Love’ Safety Power helps us remember to look at the people important to us with compassion instead of with annoyance or anger – which is especially important during stressful times. It’s easy – just make your hands into a heart shape and look through your “hand heart” at someone you care about. The following […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jun 4, 2020
Tenía 19 años y estudiaba en la UCLA cuando Martin Luther King, Jr. fue asesinado. Nunca olvidaré aquel hombre que pasó llorando y corriendo de aula en aula, anunciando la horrible noticia y cómo todos nosotros -…