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!
What’s More Important – Safety or Uncomfortable Feelings?
Kidpower's 'Put Safety FIRST' Founding Principle is:"Safety and wellbeing are more important than ANYONE'S embarrassment, inconvenience, or offense!" This principle grew out of a comment made by Founding Board President Ellen Bass in 1989 when she and I were at the...
Free special online event with Kidpower and other experts!
We’re sharing Kidpower skills at the online Whole Wellness Mama's Summit, along with others sharing their expertise, and it’s FREE - we hope you’ll check it out! Registering with the link above will give you free access to recordings of ALL the interviews that make up...
Robert Holgate’s Pridepower Story From Fear and Isolation to Empowerment and Helping Others
Watch Robert’s inspiring story about his journey from a hard childhood to belonging, love, and success. I think you will enjoy the heartwarming story of how our Pridepower Safety Skills Online Course came into being – told through the following words from Ellen Frankel…
Hot fudge sundaes & other self-care remedies!
When my grandma used to buy me new clothes, she would always say, “Wear it in good health!” I would give her a hug and say, “Thank you, Grandma!” Then Grandma would warn me, “Please just take care of yourself, Irene Honey!” I’d smile tolerantly and promise, “Don’t...
How to Replace Despair With Hope!
My sister Elaine has told me countless times, “Our qualities are gifts when we are in charge of them – and problems when they are in charge of us!”Are you a compassionate person who cares deeply? Caring and compassion are wonderful qualities when we use them to be...
Take Charge of Your Mental Health!
We’re pleased to share two new developments related to Kidpower and mental health – from opposite sides of the globe!Monday, we were honored to present Kidpower Emotional and Personal Safety Skills for Protecting Mental Health at Iran’s First International Virtual...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2023! Get your free gift now!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week in the US, and we are deeply grateful for teachers everywhere and their enduring commitment to do such important work with caring,...
Parentpower Workshop: Creating An Action Plan To Protect Your Family’s Safety! – April 26
For parents, guardians, and other caring adults, it is normal to feel worried when we learn about children being harmed by people who were entrusted with their care. And this feeling gets compounded when we hear about schools, youth-serving organizations, and...
WOW! I’m almost 3/4 of a century old!!!
During my many adventures as a young adult, I think my guardian angel must have won a merit award – and gotten an ulcer. On April 27, 1972, during a several-month journey in Europe, seeking to find the meaning of life, I was walking alone through the tourist area of...
“I wish I could give my child a safer world!”
Kids are struggling with anxiety and stress because of the many issues impacting their daily lives.This is more than a topic in the news - it's what parents and teachers are telling us every day. Adults are upset and frightened and don't know what to do to keep kids...
Protect Young People From Labor Exploitation With Full Circle Safety
Child labor exploitation is headline news. Kidpower’s Full Circle Safety course empowers educators to help protect students from exploitation. People living in the United States and many other countries can fall into the Illusion of Safety, thinking that something as...
Taking charge of your beliefs about YOU
At Kidpower, we teach that our beliefs in ourselves as being powerful, capable, and valuable people are the most important self-protection and emotional safety tools we have. Our goal is to prevent and stop experiences that diminish these positive beliefs - and to...
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...
“HELP! My pre-teen wants to go out in skimpy clothes!” Boundary tips for parents & guardians
NOTE: We are glad that many parents told us how helpful the following article is in knowing what to say to their children. We also appreciate people who spoke up and said that something needs...
Trauma, ACEs, & Toxic Stress: Tools for Prevention & Healing New mental health resources using Kidpower skills and strategies
Our new Mental Health page provides tools for mental health professionals, educators, and parents - and a special new resource for teens and young adults.On this page, you will find a joyful video with Licensed Clinical Social Worker John Luna-Sparks, where he...