Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director, Author at Kidpower International

Whole Foods Porter Ranch of Northridge will be honoring Kidpower as its 5% Day beneficiary!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 4, 2015

Wednesday, March 11, 5% of all purchases at Whole Foods Porter Ranch will go to Kidpower

Want to learn how to teach ‘People Safety” skills to teens and adults of all abilities? Apply NOW for Fullpower Core Program Training

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Feb 10, 2015

After an exceptional Kidpower instructor training program in January, we are now accepting applications for our biennial Fullpower Core Program Training: How to Use the Positive Practice Method to Teach ‘People Safety’ to Teens and Adults April 23-28, 2015 This program is primarily for people who want to become certified as Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International […]

After an Attempted Abduction – Guidance for adults on what to say and do to keep kids safe!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jan 31, 2015

Reports of attempted abductions can strike terror into the hearts of parents and other caring adults. Instead, of worrying, review and practice these Kidpower Safety Strategies with your children.

Thank you Sharks Foundation for your Generous Support!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jan 23, 2015

The San Jose Sharks Foundation has awarded a grant to Kidpower that will help support safety workshops for children and teens together with the adults who care for them.

Going Out Alone – How to Prepare Kids to Be Safe

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jan 21, 2015

How and when can we let our kids go out alone in public or online – and still keep them safe? At Kidpower, we believe that the answers lie in assessing different situations and the capabilities of different children realistically, teaching them skills for avoiding trouble and getting help, and providing them with life experiences to develop their independence.