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

Keep Your Radar On – Take Emergency Action to Protect Kids From Bullying

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 8, 2011

The next Bullying Emergency Action to take is to: KEEP YOUR RADAR ON!

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, and Kidpower

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 1, 2011

It’s that time of year again! Regardless of what special holiday you and your family may celebrate, December is a time to appreciate for all that we are given and give thanks to those we are most thankful to have in our lives. And, of course, it’s important to remember to be thankful for another year of safety!

Make Your Holiday Shopping Count for Safer Kids with FlipOut, IGive, & Other Retailers

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 29, 2011

Shop for good this year! The Holiday Shopping Season is upon us and Kidpower has some great gift ideas and tips for making the dollars you spend this year make a difference!

“No Tattling” Kills 10-Year-Old Girl

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 17, 2011

After being told by three teachers not to tattle, 10 year old Ashlynn Connor committed suicide because she felt miserable and hopeless about the bullying and incessant teasing that happened at her school. Let’s honor her memory – and the memory of all the young people who tragically decided to end their lives – by doing everything in our power to make sure that cruel behavior is stopped and that children have safe places to talk about their problems and get help.

One Million Safer Kids Call to Action

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 15, 2011

Kidpower’s One Million Safer Kids initiative has one simple goal – to make a million kids safer from bullying, violence, and abuse through greater awareness, action, and skills within give years or less.