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.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Aug 25, 2016
I took this photo of a roadside sign next to a benign-looking creek near my home because it reminded me of the one of the most important skills we teach in Kidpower, which is to move away from trouble. Inertia – the tendency to stay put if we are still or to keep going in the […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Aug 18, 2016
Even a few minutes of learning a week can make a great difference to our children’s safety and confidence all their lives long! I want to thank everyone who responded so positively to our Back to School With Safety and Confidence post last week by using and sharing this information. I also want to call […]