Online Self-Defense Workshops – and, free article!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jun 13, 2022

School Shootings: “How can I protect MY child?” Free workshop June 2 and recommendations

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | May 25, 2022

In October 1999, a few months after the tragic school shooting at Columbine High School, a six-year-old asked me during our Kidpower classroom workshop, “What if someone starts shooting kids at our school?” Along with all the adults in the room, my heart sank at hearing this question that NO child should ever have to […]

Full Circle Safety Course for K-12 Educators to Protect Students From Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | May 9, 2022

“I have worked as a crisis-response consultant to help over a dozen schools and youth-serving organizations to recover after they have had to face a sexual abuse case in their community. In each case, people involved at all levels have said repeatedly, ‘Now that we have been through this, I would have done EVERYTHING in […]

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week – FREE thank-you gift for educators!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | May 2, 2022

In a school year like no other, all of us at Kidpower are grateful to the many educators who are giving so much time, energy, and caring to provide others with a sense of safety, belonging, and connection – in addition to supporting their learning! The dedication of teachers has mattered more than ever in […]