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!
Emotional Safety Skills and Resources for Families and People of All Ages
Our feature article below is written by my long time colleague and friend of over 30 years, Jan Isaacs Henry. She is is a former psychotherapist who specialized in the treatment of trauma and abuse and is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of our exceptional...
Kidpower: The Musical – a unique summer camp for ages 5-10
I am delighted to introduce you to one of the remarkable people in our Kidpower community who has created a unique way of teaching our safety skills to children.JingleJeff Luna-Sparks is a talented music teacher who has inspired thousands of children with his love of...
Private Areas: What are the safety rules?
For younger children, the rules about people and their private areas are very confusing. They wonder: Why is it okay to see each other using the bathroom in our family and NOT okay to try to see kids when they are going to the toilet at school? Why can I run naked...
A free workshop in honor of World Down Syndrome Day March 21 – plus more resources!
We're leading a special FREE Safetypowers Live online event in honor of World Down Syndrome Day Friday, March 21, 4:00-5:00 Pacific Time, open to self-advocates ages 18+. Please spread the word to all you believe might like to join! Learn more - and download a flier...
Adult Bullying – 5 Strategies to Protect Yourself and Others
Whether the issue is workplace bullying, relational bullying, school bullying, neighborhood bullying, cyberbullying, or bullying within families – bullying is the most common reason why people reach out for help from Kidpower International – for themselves as well as...
Too small and too precious! A personal story about putting safety FIRST!
Many years ago, I was hiking and noticed a small child clearly less than three years old sitting alone at a picnic table sipping from a cup. She had rosy cheeks, a cheerful pink dress, and no adults nearby. She was looking intently in the direction of the river, which...
“Too Small and Too Precious” A Personal Story About Kidpower’s ‘Put Safety First’ Founding Principle
My husband Ed and I have enjoyed many vacations in Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Parks in California, an area full of beautiful mountains and a great deal of wildlife,...
NEW Kidpower Songs & Chants Teach safety through music!
Music is a powerful tool for learning for people at any age. Amy Lim, Kidpower workshop leader and advocate, is a speech language pathologist. She created Kidpower Songs & Chants to make our social-emotional safety lessons fun and easy to remember for children and...
“Ask Me Anything” Event on Conflict Resolution
Has conflict with someone ever caused you sleepless nights and great anxiety? Do you find yourself avoiding speaking up because you are afraid of making things worse? Do you want to learn how to use conflict resolution tools to create more harmony in your family,...
“I stopped tragedies using Kidpower skills I learned 20 years ago!”
As Ana Cristina's story below shows, Kidpower skills give a lifetime of safety and confidence. Your donation today has the power to prevent trauma and protect lives for decades to come! Here's what Ana Cristina says about the lasting impact of Kidpower training in...
There’s still time – All donations doubled through today.
Happy New Year's Eve! There’s still time to have your gift to Kidpower doubled by our Leadership Circle! Please donate today! By making a gift to Kidpower today, you are preventing trauma and protecting lives! Through our workshops, educational resources, and...
“They called me slow…”
As 'Paul's' story below shows, your gift will help stop the isolation and shame too often suffered by people with disabilities - leading to their being far more vulnerable to bullying and abuse - by giving them Safetypowers skills to speak up, protect their feelings,...
Get Ready to Set Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays!
One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is being with people we care about. Sadly, people who care about each other are often afraid of speaking up about problems when they get together. Unfortunately, NOT setting boundaries is likely to lead to even more...
You can bring life-saving safety skills to children most in need – in Nepal and around the world
Watch Shusma's inspiring story to learn how your donation will help her empower thousands more vulnerable children and women with skills to keep them safe from abuse, violence, and exploitation. As Shusma says so passionately, "In my 25-year career of working with...
“No More Nightmares – Thanks to Kidpower!”
All gifts matched through December 31! Our belief in ourselves as being powerful, competent, and valuable is the most important self-protection tool we have. Kidpower provides experiences that build these positive beliefs - and that protect young people and adults...