by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 3, 2016
In January 2017, people from all over the world will be coming to our annual Kidpower Core Program Training in Santa Cruz. This six-day program provides an immersion into learning how to use our Kidpower Positive Practice Method to teach children and their adults a wide range of skills for staying safe with people in ways that are effective, empowering, and FUN!
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Oct 6, 2016
This 90-minute free webinar with Kidpower Founder Irene van der Zande and Positive Parenting Solutions Founder Amy McCready provides simple effective bullying prevention tools for parents, guardians, and educators.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Oct 6, 2016
“Creepy Clowns. Crazy clowns. Scary Clowns.” People hiding behind masks to scare or hurt others is not new. Here are some recommendations from Kidpower about how to prepare kids to make safe choices and to support them in feeling confident instead of scared.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Sep 30, 2016
When and how to step in if someone’s else’s child is bothering your young child.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Sep 7, 2016
September is International Child Protection Month – a celebration we started in 2014 for our 25th anniversary as an annual global initiative – providing free online resources for and from us and many other people partnering to keep our kids safe.
Here are five free activities you can start this September to join us in our mutual commitment to protecting young people from bullying, violence, and abuse – and empowering them with knowledge and skills for taking charge of their own well being.