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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
“Excuse me … there’s a problem!”
I have to tell you about four-year-old Olivia - and how Kidpower helped her take charge of her safety. She found her mother’s tablet on the coffee table. Already skilled at searching for...
Guess what Kidpower ‘first’ happened in Bangladesh’s garment district!
I hope that this safety story brings you joy ― and that these skills will also empower you and your loved ones. In a dimly-lit room near a garment factory in an impoverished...
“My child became the teacher – to my surprise and delight!”
If you have children at home ― or know someone who does, I think you will appreciate learning how nine-year-old Emily stopped a fight between her younger siblings by coaching them...
URGENT: An Amazing Opportunity to Help
Watch Irene ask Raccoon to help Kidpower raise $100K to help kids be safe! Tuesday was an amazing day for Kidpower - and I just can't wait to tell you why! First, during a Head Start preschool...
Protecting Front-Line Caregivers in Argentina
I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well as we enter the holiday season – and that you will find this Kidpower Safety Champions story as inspiring as I...
The Big Power of Small Steps
Now, more than ever, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the problems in the world. This life lesson about staying effective in the face of 'overwhelm' is a gift from my father, Raim...
Worrywart Power! An emotional safety strategy for all ages
Watch Raccoon use his Worrywart Power! Did you know that I am an EXCELLENT worrier? A Grand Master Worrywart! Once, many years ago, when I could not stop worrying about something, my sister...
There’s still time! All gifts doubled until midnight
As #GivingTuesday winds down, if you have not done so already, there’s still time for you to make a donation to Kidpower International that will be doubled by a match from two generous donors in our Leadership Circle. If you have already made a donation, THANK YOU SO...
Raccoon Pops In for #GivingTuesday All gifts matched til midnight!
Just for fun, I hope you will take 45 seconds to enjoy my friend Raccoon popping in to help Kidpower celebrate #GivingTuesday today. All gifts to Kidpower International...
My greatest fear almost happened in my front yard …
Practicing what to say and do with our bodies helps our minds remember to use these skills in an emergency. In the following success story, teaching and practicing safety...
What if the danger is from a fire, not a person?
People usually think about using the safety skills we teach to stop danger from a stranger or abusive person. But they can go way beyond that. Read on to discover how...
Thanksgiving Video Message From Our Heart to Yours!
This Thanksgiving, I want to share this short video message of gratitude - from our heart to yours. There are so many things Kidpower has to be thankful for this year, and that...
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...