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Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
A landmark action for protecting kids with disabilities from harm
Most of us know a family with a child with a disability, and I encourage you to share some exciting and important news about a landmark policy from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)...
Happy Halloween! 7 Safety Tips From Kidpower
Halloween times have changed since I was a child roaming the neighborhood freely to trick or treat. And kids can still have fun if we remember to make a Halloween safety plan and to prepare older kids with knowledge and skills before letting them go trick or treating on their own.
Help For A Worried Grandmother
Recently, a worried grandmother contacted Kidpower, convinced her very young granddaughter was being sexually abused, and asking for help. She gave no other information, not...
“Boys Will Be Boys” A Harmful Mindset for Everyone
Let me share with you a personal story on this hot button issue. Many of you know that the inspiration for starting Kidpower happened in 1985, when I protected a group of young children,...
Take action to stop bullying! October is Bullying Prevention Month!
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Let's work together. At a recent meeting, a 60-year old man told me, "I feel guilty about the ways I treated my younger cousin. I would...
TODAY Only! FREE $375 Book Bonus!
Today is the day to purchase Doing Right by Our Kids: Protecting Child Safety at All Levels on Amazon and receive a FREE Bonus package worth $375! This 5-star reviewed book...
Not too late to get your Today-Only $375 Bonus Package
THANK YOU! Doing Right by Our Kids is now a #1 Amazon Best-Seller! I am moved and delighted by the wonderful response so far to our Doing Right by Our...
The Safety of Kids is Everybody’s Business!
You might say that our new book, Doing Right by Our Kids – Protecting Child Safety at All Levels, is the culmination of a 30 years journey that began when I was a...
“How Can I Keep My Baby Safe?”
Recently, I was chatting with “Chad” – a normally light-hearted friend of mine who is a new father. Cuddling his baby daughter protectively, in a worried voice Chad asked, “I...
“My Child is Being Steamrolled by the System!”
“Kidpower, HELP! My child has just been suspended for kicking another kid who kept pulling their long hair. Even though we have asked the school for months to...
Let Us Listen: A powerful message from a spiritual leader about child safety
How to safeguard children while encouraging them to respect their faith. Steps for spiritual leaders and families to keep children safe from the new book “Doing Right by Our Kids.” Recently, a minister gave a passionate address to his whole congregation, “There is a lot of upsetting news that can be confusing for a Christian. I just want to be clear about where we stand in our church. Children should never be hurt, here or anyplace else. It is unacceptable to harm children. If you see anything that concerns you, you must take action…”
Protecting kids with everyone, everywhere they go!
I’ve got some amazing news to share with you! I am proud to announce that I have co-authored a new book. Now, as some of you may know, writing a new book is a lot like being pregnant and giving birth, only it usually takes longer. A LOT LONGER! Although it is less...
Inspire connection & leadership with our new safety resource!
In challenging times, it is more important than ever to know how EACH of us has the power to take leadership to promote greater safety and wellbeing for the people in our lives - and to support...
Halloween safety tips for all ages & abilities! Hauntingly good strategies for the spooky season
In communities celebrating Halloween, it's not just kids who enjoy it!Lots of adults and teens as well as kids enjoy the treats, costumes, special gatherings, and scary stories that come with...
When We Are Our Own Worst Enemy! How our primitive brains get in the way of our self-care
Have you ever felt frustrated because you have trouble making changes that you know will be in your best interest? I know I have.Instead of blaming ourselves, we can learn why making even...