Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Kidpower’s most recent news and resources!
Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
“I got my confidence back!” A Kidpower success story
Did you ever lose something special, believe it was gone forever - and then have the joy of getting it back by surprise? Our student “Sara” shared her story about losing her belief...
When People We Love Do Things We HATE! Keeping the Peace During Family Gatherings
English | EspañolWhen I was a young adult home for the holidays, my father used to call MY friends, "dirty hippies," and then I would call HIS friends, "fascist pigs."As you can...
Inspire connection & leadership with our new safety resource!
In challenging times, it is more important than ever to know how EACH of us has the power to take leadership to promote greater safety and wellbeing for the people in our lives - and to support...
Halloween safety tips for all ages & abilities! Hauntingly good strategies for the spooky season
In communities celebrating Halloween, it's not just kids who enjoy it!Lots of adults and teens as well as kids enjoy the treats, costumes, special gatherings, and scary stories that come with...
When We Are Our Own Worst Enemy! How our primitive brains get in the way of our self-care
Have you ever felt frustrated because you have trouble making changes that you know will be in your best interest? I know I have.Instead of blaming ourselves, we can learn why making even...
“HELP! My pre-teen wants to go out in skimpy clothes!” Boundary tips for parents & guardians
NOTE: We are glad that many parents told us how helpful the following article is in knowing what to say to their children. We also appreciate people who spoke up and said that something needs...
Trauma, ACEs, & Toxic Stress: Tools for Prevention & Healing New mental health resources using Kidpower skills and strategies
Our new Mental Health page provides tools for mental health professionals, educators, and parents - and a special new resource for teens and young adults.On this page, you will find a joyful video with Licensed Clinical Social Worker John Luna-Sparks, where he...
DON´T MISS OUT: ¡NO TE LO PIERDAS! Taller de Prevención de Bullying para familias ESTE SÁBADO Bullying Prevention Workshop for Spanish speaking families THIS SATURDAY
Please share the message below with your Spanish speaking parents so that they won´t miss out on our special online Kidpower Prevention Skills Workshop in Spanish for families with kids ages 7-12, this Saturday, September 16th from 10am-11am PT…
79 million safer people? How could that happen? Big news for Kidpower...
Imagine 79 million people getting new skills to protect themselves and others! It might seem impossible - but now, thanks to Workplace Options (WPO), the world's leading provider of wellbeing solutions, we have the power to make it happen. WPO has selected Kidpower...
What’s More Important – Safety or Uncomfortable Feelings?
Kidpower's 'Put Safety FIRST' Founding Principle is:"Safety and wellbeing are more important than ANYONE'S embarrassment, inconvenience, or offense!" This principle grew out of a comment made by Founding Board President Ellen Bass in 1989 when she and I were at the...
Free special online event with Kidpower and other experts!
We’re sharing Kidpower skills at the online Whole Wellness Mama's Summit, along with others sharing their expertise, and it’s FREE - we hope you’ll check it out! Registering with the link above will give you free access to recordings of ALL the interviews that make up...
Robert Holgate’s Pridepower Story From Fear and Isolation to Empowerment and Helping Others
Watch Robert’s inspiring story about his journey from a hard childhood to belonging, love, and success. I think you will enjoy the heartwarming story of how our Pridepower Safety Skills Online Course came into being – told through the following words from Ellen Frankel…
Monsoon didn’t stop her from teaching safety skills to kids
Please take a minute to see the joy and power of children and women in rural Nepal learning how to take charge of their safety. I was deeply moved and inspired when our Nepal Center Director, Shusma Pokhrel, told me, "Irene, we have the chance to teach Kidpower to...
Want More Self-Confidence? – Learn how to THINK YOU CAN!
In the children's story The Little Engine That Could, a big locomotive pulling a long train of cars full of toys breaks down. When other large engines fail to take over, the Little Engine hitches herself to the train, telling herself, "I think I can! I think I can! I...
Empowering the World with Safety Skills! Kidpower's 35-Year Anniversary Conference and special trainings
Our 35 Year Anniversary - “Empowering the World with Safety Skills” Conference and special trainings this spring were an incredible time of growing connections between people who had been with Kidpower International since 1989 and people who are relatively...