Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Kidpower’s most recent news and resources!
Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
“I help my friends solve problems – thanks to Kidpower!”
All gifts matched through December 31! One of the joys of Kidpower's 35-year anniversary is that we are hearing from adults who have grown up with our skills from a very young age.Here is a story from the next generation of our Kidpower community, 21-year-old Colin...
“It WORKS! I didn’t let their hurting words get inside me.”
All gifts matched through December 31! Hurting words can get stuck in our heads or our hearts and stay there for a really long time. AND, we do NOT have to let this happen! Our Kidpower emotional safety skills have been preparing people of all ages to protect their...
Skills for making family gatherings fun – not miserable!
Some families are easy. Everyone finds it easy to get along, easy to have fun doing things together, and easy to work out problems. Unfortunately, I don’t know any families like that, but theoretically, they must exist. Watch these entertaining role plays to...
Taking Charge of Our Emotional Triggers In Intense Times
When I become emotionally triggered, I am NOT my best self, especially during intense times in my own life or in the world around me. I am far more likely to make mistakes in judgement, harm relationships, and waste a lot of time and energy. The reality is that we...
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...
School Shootings: How can I protect MY child? Free workshop September 12th and educational resources
The school year has just started in the US and, yet again, another school shooting has led to tragic loss of life, suffering, and fear. Our hearts are with each person who has died, been injured, lost a loved one, or had their sense of security destroyed. This...
Apply now! Learn to teach Kidpower!
I am so excited to announce our new Kidpower Training of Practitioners (TOP) online program - and all adults interested in learning how to teach Kidpower skills to kids and their adults are now invited to apply!The first live session of this 10-session monthly program...
Tools for Helping to Build Community and to Reduce Conflict
Please take a minute to see the joy and power of children and women in rural Nepal learning how to take charge of their safety. I am so pleased to announce our new Conflict Resolution Fundamentals online program for anyone who wants to learn to use these tools for...
Monsoon didn’t stop her from teaching safety skills to kids
Please take a minute to see the joy and power of children and women in rural Nepal learning how to take charge of their safety. I was deeply moved and inspired when our Nepal Center Director, Shusma Pokhrel, told me, "Irene, we have the chance to teach Kidpower to...
Want More Self-Confidence? – Learn how to THINK YOU CAN!
In the children's story The Little Engine That Could, a big locomotive pulling a long train of cars full of toys breaks down. When other large engines fail to take over, the Little Engine hitches herself to the train, telling herself, "I think I can! I think I can! I...
“They called me slow…”
As 'Paul's' story below shows, your gift will help stop the isolation and shame too often suffered by people with disabilities - leading to their being far more vulnerable to bullying and abuse - by giving them Safetypowers skills to speak up, protect their feelings,...
Help end bullying and abuse – all gifts doubled!
Donate today to help Kidpower transform tomorrow's stories of bullying, violence, and abuse into stories of safety, success, and joy! Your gift will: Stop bullying by giving kids practical skills they can use right away Stop abuse by helping parents protect and...
Get Ready to Set Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays!
One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is being with people we care about. Sadly, people who care about each other are often afraid of speaking up about problems when they get together. Unfortunately, NOT setting boundaries is likely to lead to even more...