Thank you to everyone who has supported Kidpower this year through donating, volunteering, teaching, and sharing. No matter where you live or what language you speak, as Safety Leaders, you are at the HEART of our work. With your help in 2021 we have: Directly served more than 25,000 children, teens, and adults worldwide, including […]
Kidpower helped Ellen give her kids the skills she had lacked as a child… “I used to think I didn’t have any power. A lot of unfortunate things happened to me all the way up through my early adulthood because I did not know how to set boundaries, to speak up, or to advocate for […]
Here is how vulnerable seniors learned to protect themselves from danger… In a workshop for elderly people in a high-crime neighborhood, the participants described the dangers they faced daily, just going down the hall in their apartment building or walking down the block to get groceries. They practiced skills as simple as crossing the street […]
This is just one example of how Kidpower saves lives… “Several years ago, my husband Jeff used his Kidpower skills during a solo trip abroad when someone tried to attack and rob him. In a busy, public space he yelled, “I need help!”, something he had learned and practiced in a Fullpower workshop. Yelling loudly […]
Here is how Kidpower helped one woman decide to become a mother… “Before I found Kidpower, I did not want to have children because I was afraid that there would be no way to keep them safe. Due to my childhood trauma, I believed that the world was a frightening and unsafe place for kids. […]
Here is how Kidpower skills helped Jeremy feel less lonely… In a workshop at a shelter for families escaping domestic violence, we practiced how to set boundaries in a calm and respectful way instead of getting angry and yelling. Ten-year-old “Jeremy” told us thoughtfully, “I think this will help me to keep my friends.” Then […]
Have you ever had a family gathering where everything was going great until someone did something mean, others got upset, and a good time turned into a mess? I sure have!!!! This short video shares 3 of the lessons I’ve learned, and the article below gives more ideas and resources. Once, after a few important […]
I hope you will join Dr. Amy Tiemann and me for a free live question and answer session on Tuesday December 7th, from 4-5 PM PST (7-8 PM EST) (in North America). We will be discussing our Full Circle Safety Program, which addresses what K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff need to know to protect […]
English | Español The holiday season is a time when many people make plans to get together with family and friends – some gathering close by and some traveling quite far – to celebrate and share togetherness, traditions, giving, gratitude, and joy. So, why do some people seem to dread the holidays? Dwelling on past personal conflicts, […]
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 […]
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