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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
How to Stop Negativity from Diminishing our Lives 10 Lessons from Kidpower Founder, Irene van der Zande
English | Español Let me tell you about a New Year’s resolution from 1994 that I’ve managed (mostly) to keep. Late in December 1993, I was getting my new...
‘Interruption Power’ Tips and Success Story Video
An 'Interruption Power' Success Story Video Most of us have been taught that, "It is not polite to interrupt!" And we might say to our kids, "Don't...
A short funny Teampower video "Necessity is the mother of invention"
Take 90 seconds to laugh with Irene and Ed The old English proverb, "Necessity is the mother of invention," has been especially relevant in our household these past few...
Kidpower California Needs YOU Train as an instructor and change lives!
Apply NOW! Application Deadline for January 24-29, 2019 CPT extended to January 5th. "Learning to teach Kidpower has made me a better parent!" - Dan "My dream was to be able...
My special reasons to give thanks today … a personal story
My gratitude today is inspired by the purple cast on my leg! While hiking with my family last week, I slipped on a steep slope, breaking an ankle bone, and we feared further damage if I...
A landmark action for protecting kids with disabilities from harm
Most of us know a family with a child with a disability, and I encourage you to share some exciting and important news about a landmark policy from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)...
Happy Halloween! 7 Safety Tips From Kidpower
Halloween times have changed since I was a child roaming the neighborhood freely to trick or treat. And kids can still have fun if we remember to make a Halloween safety plan and to prepare older kids with knowledge and skills before letting them go trick or treating on their own.
Help For A Worried Grandmother
Recently, a worried grandmother contacted Kidpower, convinced her very young granddaughter was being sexually abused, and asking for help. She gave no other information, not...
“Boys Will Be Boys” A Harmful Mindset for Everyone
Let me share with you a personal story on this hot button issue. Many of you know that the inspiration for starting Kidpower happened in 1985, when I protected a group of young children,...
Take action to stop bullying! October is Bullying Prevention Month!
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Let's work together. At a recent meeting, a 60-year old man told me, "I feel guilty about the ways I treated my younger cousin. I would...
TODAY Only! FREE $375 Book Bonus!
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THANK YOU! Doing Right by Our Kids is now a #1 Amazon Best-Seller! I am moved and delighted by the wonderful response so far to our Doing Right by Our...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2023! Get your free gift now!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week in the US, and we are deeply grateful for teachers everywhere and their enduring commitment to do such important work with caring,...
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...