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 | Jul 14, 2016
Learning about consent isn’t just about sex. Children can start to learn the following Kidpower safety rules for safety with touch as soon as they can talk, and these rules stay relevant throughout their lives: Touch or games for play, teasing, and affection should be safe, ok with each person, allowed by the adults in charge, and not a secret.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jul 8, 2016
This loss of life is heartbreaking. In the last few days, at least two men of color have died after being shot by police officers, just the latest in a devastating string of shootings of men of color by law enforcement. One of the killings this week was witnessed by a 4-year-old child whose life […]