by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jan 24, 2012
Yet another young life has been tragically lost because of bullying. Last week, fourteen-year-old Phillip Parker committed suicide. His parents say he had been cruelly bullied for being gay. It’s not enough to love your kids and to be upset and worried about the bullying. Parents, educators, youth leaders, and all caring adults must take these actions to help prevent young people who are being bullied from being overwhelmed by despair.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 13, 2011
What if any of us saw a child about to be harmed? We’d want to do something to help that child! Our challenge is to understand what to do and when to do it.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 8, 2011
The next Bullying Emergency Action to take is to: KEEP YOUR RADAR ON!
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 1, 2011
It’s that time of year again! Regardless of what special holiday you and your family may celebrate, December is a time to appreciate for all that we are given and give thanks to those we are most thankful to have in our lives. And, of course, it’s important to remember to be thankful for another year of safety!
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 17, 2011
After being told by three teachers not to tattle, 10 year old Ashlynn Connor committed suicide because she felt miserable and hopeless about the bullying and incessant teasing that happened at her school. Let’s honor her memory – and the memory of all the young people who tragically decided to end their lives – by doing everything in our power to make sure that cruel behavior is stopped and that children have safe places to talk about their problems and get help.
