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!
Holiday Family Safety Plan for Going Out in Public
These tips help to prevent meltdowns, accidents, arguments, and getting lost when going out in public – resulting in more fun and less stress.
Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Scandal
Leadership failures in how they have handled the sexual abuse that took place under their watch undermine the Boy Scouts of America’s credibility about their commitment to child protection. They need to change their mindset from protecting the Boy Scouts organization to demonstrating the character that they teach their boys.
For Jessica Christine Ridgeway: Sorrow and Determination
Adults worry about how to talk with children when a tragedy happens, and this is when our kids need our guidance more than ever. We can offer that guidance by making thoughtful choices about the words we say, the feelings we express, and the ways we cope with our own adult-level feelings.
“Bye Bye Bullying” Video Contest – San Francisco Community United Against Bullying
Last week, I had the honor of speaking at a press conference held by San Fransisco District Attorney George Gascon to kick off their subcommittee’s “Bye Bye Bullying” video contest for middle and high school students in San Francisco, for which I am a Judge and Kidpower is a co-sponsor.
“LIKE” to make kids safer!
Please take two minutes to help people be safer: go to Amazon and “LIKE” the Kidpower Older and Younger Kids Safety Comics. This will immediately increase their visibility and help introduce them to others.
Most Teachers Are Heroes! – How Parents Can Support Them!
The reality is that children are safest and best able to learn if they are in a positive learning community where everyone supports each other. This article shares ideas I’ve learned from many different people about what we can do to make this happen.
Penn State Sanctions Set New Path to Success
The NCAA’s penalties for the Penn State’s football program send a clear message from the national level that child safety should be put ahead football, winning, and hero worship. The message that the well-being of kids is more important than sports is revolutionary. By moving through this hard situation, Penn State Football, and the University as a whole, can develop a reputation of true excellence built on a foundation of integrity, courage, and safety.
How To Stop Bullying Where It Starts
Bullying Prevention Expert and Kidpower Leader, Irene van der Zande, calls for adults to turn anxiety into positive action to stop bullying. Here are five practical and positive actions adults can start immediately to turn the tide of bullying and help create schools, neighborhoods and communities of caring, respect and safety for all of their members.
Protect Your Child From Abduction: Safety Checklist to Prepare Kids to Go Without Adult Protection
Make sure your kids are prepared to avoid and escape from danger on the way to school, a friend’s house, the store, or anytime they go out without adult protection. Download a free one-page “Kidpower Safety Checklist for Parents” about how to prepare kids and assess to ensure they are ready to recognize potential danger and make safe choices immediately.
Jerry Sandusky: Betrayer of Children’s Love and Trust – 5 Ways To Protect Kids
Here are five steps Kidpower recommends to protect children from being betrayed by someone they love and trust.
STOP THE BUS! Bullying of Older Bus Monitor Shows What Needs To Change
Watching the video of school bus monitor Karen Klein being cruelly bullied by four boys makes me want to stand up and shout, ‘STOP THE BUS!’ Parents and teachers need to teach kids how to recognize destructive behavior, resist peer pressure, speak up when they see someone acting unsafely, and get help. School staff, including bus monitors and playground supervisors, need training and support to stop kids from engaging in bullying of anyone in the moment.
Taking charge of safety before, during, and after a disaster
What we need to do to take charge of what each of us can do to keep our children and ourselves emotionally and physically safe – before, during, and after a disaster.
Use your skills for joy this holiday season! 5 FREE resources from Kidpower
English | Español As the holiday season gets underway, we encourage you to take charge of what you CAN do to have more joy and fewer problems! This starts with deciding for...
Tell your colleagues & friends – and join us yourself!
We don't want you to miss Wednesday's special FREE online event, 'Teaching Safetypowers - LIVE!' – happening twice Wednesday, December 7: 12-1pm PT and also at 5-6pm PT. We are grateful to our funder Ability Central for supporting the development of Safetypowers - and...
Last chance to have your #GivingTuesday gift matched!
There’s still time to give to Kidpower and have your gift matched by our Leadership Circle! If you already gave, THANK YOU! Every dollar goes right to work: Preventing bullying, abuse, and violence Protecting people most vulnerable to harm Empowering people to protect...