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 […]

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 […]

Protecting Our Kids From Sexual Abuse Without Scaring Them – Free Workshops and FAQs

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Apr 18, 2022

Part of the inspiration that led to Kidpower came from stories I heard from adults that started with the words, ‘IF ONLY…’ If ONLY, when my youth group leader dropped all the kids off except for me and then touched me in a way that my mom and dad said NEVER to let a man […]