Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director, Author at Kidpower International

Taking charge of safety before, during, and after a disaster

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jun 27, 2012

What we need to do to take charge of what each of us can do to keep our children and ourselves emotionally and physically safe – before, during, and after a disaster.

When Disaster Strikes: Finding Our Balance in the Face of Fear

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jun 27, 2012

Disasters like the fires now raging in Colorado remind us that we are vulnerable, that the physical security of ourselves and those we care about is not guaranteed, and that our world can change in an instant. As adults, our challenge when a disaster threatens or strikes is to keep finding our balance. In this uncertain world, the truest safety we have is the safety we create within ourselves. If we express calm and determination as we take charge of safety in the midst of uncertainty, our children will follow our lead.

Celebrate PRIDE Week Safely and with Confidence

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jun 17, 2012

Violence because of someone’s sexual orientation and identify is just as much of a hate crime as violence due to other forms of prejudice. Both during PRIDE Week and at other times, we encourage members of the LGBTQ community and their allies to be proud of who they are – and to keep these seven People Safety strategies from Kidpower.org in mind so they can celebrate with safety and confidence.

5 Actions Adults Can Take NOW to Protect Kids From Bullying

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | May 23, 2012

Bullying Prevention Expert and Kidpower Leader, Irene van der Zande, calls for adults to turn anxiety nto positive action to stop bullying. Here are five practical and positive actions adults can start immediately to turn the tide of bullying and help create schools, neighborhoods and communities of caring, respect and safety for all of their members.

“Bully”: Can Watching This Powerful Movie Make a Difference?

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | May 22, 2012

Bullying Prevention Expert and Kidpower Leader, Irene van der Zande, reviews the “Bully” movie with an eye toward what to do after you watch the documentary – because just watching is not enough to make a lasting difference for kids and families struggling with severe bullying, even in schools and communities where “anti-bullying” policies have been adopted.