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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
I used to think I didn’t have any power…
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...
“Now I feel safe walking in my neighborhood”
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...
Kidpower skills saved my husband’s life
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...
I’m a parent because of Kidpower!
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....
“I think this will help me to keep my friends.”
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...
Three Tips to Help Prevent Arguments at Holiday Family Gatherings
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?...
Join us for a free interactive Q&A on Protecting Kids from Abuse and Human Trafficking For K-12 Educators, Tuesday December 7th, 7 pm ET
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...
Make Holiday Gatherings Fun & Safe Five Free Resources from Kidpower
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...
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...
Looking for Inspiration? Meet Trevor!
Tired of negative news and looking for inspiration?Meet Workpower Advisory Council member and co-instructor Trevor Lucken!"I love helping people learn skills to get and keep jobs!" Trevor says. "And YES, I am delighted to tell my story for Down Syndrome Awareness...
Relationship Safety to Prevent and Stop Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For many decades, we have taught relationship safety skills in online and in-person programs with people who are at risk of or survivors of intimate partner violence, including dating and domestic violence. The personal...
Special Opportunity Workshop: Workpower LIVE In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we are hosting a special live, online event for adults with disabilities, employers committed to supporting workplace success for their current and future employees with disabilities, and for adult...