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

YOUR Kidpower testimonial is needed to make kids safer!

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Mar 6, 2012

For our special press release about this educational outreach, we need quotes from people who have used our program to help make kids safer.

Ohio School Shooting: How Can We Empower and Protect Our Kids?

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Feb 27, 2012

The Ohio School Shooting in Chardon has left one student kiled and four others injured — and a community in trauma. As parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caring adults, we want to know how to empower our children rather than leaving them feeling that stopping violence is hopeless and that they are helpless.

“This will Stop NOW!” – Case Study of a Successful Bullying Intervention

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Feb 16, 2012

This is a follow-up to “My Son’s Best Friends Are Bullying Him” that describes the problem the interventions below addressed and has recommendations about how to take action and practice solutions.

Walmart Kidnapping Video: Lessons in How to Prevent Kidnapping

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Feb 12, 2012

The Walmart kidnapping video is a compelling reminder to parents about that an abduction attempt can take place in seconds even when you are close by. When a man attempted to kidnap seven-year-old Brittany in Walmart, her courage, fighting spirit, and instant reaction might well have saved her life, Lessons are to keep your security awareness in familiar places, teach children Stranger Safety skills, and prepare children to protect themselves from an attack.

One Million Safer Kids Call to Action

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Feb 10, 2012

After providing twenty-two years of grassroots education through Kidpower, we’ve seen again and again how a few simple skills can stop most attempts of bullying, violence, and abuse. We are proud that we have shared Kidpower skills with over two million people worldwide. When we say that “Kidpower is for everyone,” we mean it! We […]