by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Oct 14, 2021
The other night, I was lying wide awake at 2 am because of having SO MUCH to get done – and just general worrying about the state of the world. Finally, I told myself, “Right NOW, I WILL Sleep PEACEFULLY!” I realized that my neck was scrunched over so I straightened my head on the […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Sep 8, 2021
I just got this story from a relieved father: “My three-year old had a huge meltdown when we didn’t have the chocolate milk he desperately wanted. Suddenly, I remembered Calm Down Power. I took his hands and told him to squeeze my hands hard and take a deep breath. Immediately, he stopped crying and screaming […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | May 26, 2021
Last week, a brave 11-year-old girl playing with homemade blue slime while waiting for her school bus fought an attacker – and didn’t give up – until she escaped. She kept her wits about her, smearing slime on his arms to make it easier for him to get caught – an idea she got from […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Feb 8, 2021
Safer Internet Day – in February each year since 2003 – is a global effort to make the internet a safer place for all – especially young people. We have articles, videos, and many other resources you can use today – and every day – to protect and empower the young people in your life […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jan 13, 2021
At Kidpower, we stand for SAFETY! In the U.S, the news is full of warnings about the looming threat of potential outbreaks of violence in the coming weeks. This is a time to take extra steps to protect the emotional and physical safety of our children — and of ourselves. Kidpower’s Founding Principle is that […]