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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Taking action to prevent suicide
“When my grandchild told me about her friend making comments about suicide, I immediately knew how to take action! Thanks to Kidpower, we had the critical tools to help prevent a potential suicide in a safe manner.” — Aaron, grandfather
Empowering Me to Help My Students
“Thank you, Kidpower! You showed me how to stop the hurtful shunning that was happening in my classroom!” — Paul, middle school teacher
Prevent Family Fights by Setting Boundaries
“A friend suggested I look into Kidpower’s Relationship Safety resources, and these powerful tools totally changed things for me. Thank you Kidpower for helping me enjoy my relatives instead of yelling at them. Now, thanks to my Kidpower skills, I’m looking forward to family gatherings instead of dreading them!”
Make Holiday Gatherings Fun & Safe Five Free Resources from Kidpower (2019)
The holiday season is a time when many people make plans to get together with family and friends - some gathering close by and some traveling quite far - to celebrate and...
Make YOUR ‘Put Safety First’ Commitment!
After a Seniorpower workshop, an elderly woman, "The most valuable thing I learned was that our safety is more important than uncomfortable feelings like anyone being...
Tragic News? Help, Don’t Scare!
Kids as young as six have asked us, with their adults at their side, "What if someone starts shooting people here?” We answer them, so the adult and child both experience a response that is...
Our Kids Need Our Hope, NOT Our Despair
Over and over, parents and teachers, and other caring adults tell us, “Every new tragedy in the news breaks my heart. How can I take care of my own feelings while...
“When Can I Stop Being Worried?” Accepting Uncertainty
Many years ago, I was teaching a child protection workshop for about 100 parents after there had been a case of abuse in their community. One mother raised her hand and said...
Creating Circles of Safety in an Uncertain World
As news stories constantly flood us with reports of tragic and frightening events, it can be hard not to become anxious. Unfortunately, worrying does not make any of us safer -...
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago and Kidpower Join Forces To Protect 1,000+ Kids From Bullying
1,000 Kids Will Find Their Special Anti-Bullying Power at LEGOLAND® This week in Chicago, our Kidpower Team joined forces with LEGOLAND Discovery Center to launch a special...
Happy Mother’s Day – Mama Duck Power Story
This cute video about a Mama Duck and her 10 ducklings shows how she got her family from a parking lot to the safety of the river with the help of a few humans who care.
Run to Safety to Escape Danger
Today concludes the Kidpower 30-Day Challenge with our #30 skill. First, we want to thank you for reading and participating in the Challenge which has provided helpful ways...
Parentpower Workshop: Creating An Action Plan To Protect Your Family’s Safety! – April 26
For parents, guardians, and other caring adults, it is normal to feel worried when we learn about children being harmed by people who were entrusted with their care. And this feeling gets compounded when we hear about schools, youth-serving organizations, and...
WOW! I’m almost 3/4 of a century old!!!
During my many adventures as a young adult, I think my guardian angel must have won a merit award – and gotten an ulcer. On April 27, 1972, during a several-month journey in Europe, seeking to find the meaning of life, I was walking alone through the tourist area of...
“I wish I could give my child a safer world!”
Kids are struggling with anxiety and stress because of the many issues impacting their daily lives.This is more than a topic in the news - it's what parents and teachers are telling us every day. Adults are upset and frightened and don't know what to do to keep kids...