by Erika Leonard, Kidpower California Program Director | Jul 20, 2016
If your family plans to play Pokémon GO, Kidpower recommends that you take these simple steps to be safe and have more fun: Recognize the possible safety problems Practice skills, make decisions, and set boundaries that can prevent or avoid problems Make Safety Plans that include skills, boundaries, and agreements Stay in communication and have […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jan 31, 2015
Reports of attempted abductions can strike terror into the hearts of parents and other caring adults. Instead, of worrying, review and practice these Kidpower Safety Strategies with your children.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 19, 2014
We want the family in the “Mother Teaches Daughter About Stranger Danger video to also learn the Kidpower skills of Stay Together, Move Away, and Check First – and how to teach children about Stranger Safety instead of Stranger Danger.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | May 4, 2013
The announcement below from a principal to her school community last week shows the importance of the kinds of skills that Kidpower teaches including Stay Aware, Think First, Move Away, and Get Help. The fact that the first girl was almost tricked into going to this man’s car is an urgent reminder that all kids […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jul 9, 2012
Make sure your kids are prepared to avoid and escape from danger on the way to school, a friend’s house, the store, or anytime they go out without adult protection. Download a free one-page “Kidpower Safety Checklist for Parents” about how to prepare kids and assess to ensure they are ready to recognize potential danger and make safe choices immediately.