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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Interesting Adverbs To Fall Asleep By
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,...
“Calm Down Power saved the day!” 12 Emotional Safety Skills in English and Spanish
I just got this story from a relieved father: "My three-year old had a huge meltdown when we didn't have the chocolate milk he desperately wanted. Suddenly, I remembered Calm...
A Sister’s Loving Farewell & Call to Action
Note: The author of the heartbreaking and deeply moving tribute to her sister "Diana" below is a long-time Kidpower Advocate. We are inspired by how Diana was truly a force for good...
Kidpower featured in “blue slime” self-defense news story
Last week, a brave 11-year-old girl playing with homemade blue slime while waiting for her school bus fought an attacker - and didn't give up - until she escaped. She kept her...
A message from our Kidpower Board President about the Atlanta Violence
I felt devastated when I heard the news in Atlanta, about eight killed, with the majority of the victims being Asian American women.As an Asian American woman myself, the...
Safer Internet Day 5 online safety activities & resources from Kidpower
Safer Internet Day - in February each year since 2003 - is a global effort to make the internet a safer place for all - especially young people. We have articles, videos, and many other...
How to Choose Safety in Scary Times
At Kidpower, we stand for SAFETY! In the U.S, the news is full of warnings about the looming threat of potential outbreaks of violence in the coming weeks. This is a...
Puppets announce the results of our $100K Challenge!
Watch Rocky the Raccoon tell Sydney the Koala the exciting news! Thanks to hundreds of our wonderful supporters and our wonderful Challenge Grant donor, the impossible became...
“Our 13-year old escaped an attempted abduction!”
Last week, the following story was sent to us from a grateful and relieved mother: "Very recently, our 13-year-old daughter kept herself safe from an attempted abduction by a stranger...
“Excuse me … there’s a problem!”
I have to tell you about four-year-old Olivia - and how Kidpower helped her take charge of her safety. She found her mother’s tablet on the coffee table. Already skilled at searching for...
Guess what Kidpower ‘first’ happened in Bangladesh’s garment district!
I hope that this safety story brings you joy ― and that these skills will also empower you and your loved ones. In a dimly-lit room near a garment factory in an impoverished...
“My child became the teacher – to my surprise and delight!”
If you have children at home ― or know someone who does, I think you will appreciate learning how nine-year-old Emily stopped a fight between her younger siblings by coaching them...
Making safety FUN looks like THIS!
This is Javi and Roxi having FUN - teaching SAFETY! Watch the full one minute video so you can see and hear their delight as they teach the difference between being ‘safe’ and ‘unsafe.’ Thanks to community support, people of all ages all over the world are having FUN...
“I don’t know a greater gift we can give to kids than this.”
Carla is the mental health and wellness program director with California’s Siskiyou County Office of Education, and her words are powerful…
This little girl shows 3 skills in 36 seconds!
Watch this excited little girl teach 3 Kidpower skills in 36 seconds! At Kidpower, our vision is that EVERY child, everywhere, will have the skill and confidence that shines through in this video. Behind every smile, every boundary, and every Kidpower Trash Can in...