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!
“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...
You can bring life-saving safety skills to children most in need – in Nepal and around the world
Watch Shusma's inspiring story to learn how your donation will help her empower thousands more vulnerable children and women with skills to keep them safe from abuse, violence, and exploitation. As Shusma says so passionately, "In my 25-year career of working with...
“No More Nightmares – Thanks to Kidpower!”
All gifts matched through December 31! Our belief in ourselves as being powerful, competent, and valuable is the most important self-protection tool we have. Kidpower provides experiences that build these positive beliefs - and that protect young people and adults...
“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...
Learn and Practice Safety Skills to Prepare Kids For a Fun Summer!
Whether your family will be spending more time at home or more time traveling or visiting places outside of your home, Kidpower Safety Skills help everyone stay safe and have more fun! See below and in this article for resources to help prepare you to Take Charge of...
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Free gift to honor their commitment to our kids!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week in the US, and we are full of gratitude for the crucial work teachers do around the world to help students of all ages and abilities grow, learn, and thrive. As schools, families, and communities face significant challenges, teachers are...
Struggling with conflicts? – Our Introductory Conflict Resolution Skills Workshops can help!
Does stress about unresolved conflicts keep you awake at night? Do breakdowns in communication cause people in your life to lose time and to damage their relationships? Effective conflict resolution tools and practices can turn communication and relationship problems...