by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 14, 2020
Now, more than ever, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the problems in the world. This life lesson about staying effective in the face of ‘overwhelm’ is a gift from my father, Raim Regelson. It guides our work at Kidpower – and helps so many of us in challenging times. One of the best […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 10, 2020
Watch Raccoon use his Worrywart Power! Did you know that I am an EXCELLENT worrier? A Grand Master Worrywart! Once, many years ago, when I could not stop worrying about something, my sister Elaine said, “Irene, let me do the worrying for you and then you can focus on what you need to get done!” […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 1, 2020
As #GivingTuesday winds down, if you have not done so already, there’s still time for you to make a donation to Kidpower International that will be doubled by a match from two generous donors in our Leadership Circle. If you have already made a donation, THANK YOU SO MUCH. Your contribution will enable us to […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 30, 2020
Just for fun, I hope you will take 45 seconds to enjoy my friend Raccoon popping in to help Kidpower celebrate #GivingTuesday today. All gifts to Kidpower International will be doubled today through midnight by two generous members of our Leadership Circle. Your contributions will help us to provide skills and knowledge for safer kids, […]
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 30, 2020
Practicing what to say and do with our bodies helps our minds remember to use these skills in an emergency. In the following success story, teaching and practicing safety lessons just using our free online Kidpower 30-Skills Coaching Guide very likely prevented a tragedy for this family. “My young daughter was playing happily in our […]