by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 3, 2020
Kidpower’s Child Protection Institute Registration is Open – Please join us August 3-6, 2020, in Albany, California (near Berkeley and San Francisco) – for this special opportunity to benefit from Kidpower’s 31 years of protecting and empowering young people.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | May 22, 2013
Teachers have an incredible impact on the emotional and physical safety of kids for many of their waking hours, and making a special gift at year’s end is a way to express your appreciation for the role a teacher has played in your child’s and your family’s life.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Aug 27, 2012
The reality is that children are safest and best able to learn if they are in a positive learning community where everyone supports each other. This article shares ideas I’ve learned from many different people about what we can do to make this happen.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jul 12, 2012
Bullying Prevention Expert and Kidpower Leader, Irene van der Zande, calls for adults to turn anxiety into positive action to stop bullying. Here are five practical and positive actions adults can start immediately to turn the tide of bullying and help create schools, neighborhoods and communities of caring, respect and safety for all of their members.