safety Archives

A Sister’s Loving Farewell & Call to Action

by Diana’s sister and Child Safety and Equity Advocate | Aug 16, 2021

Note: The author of the heartbreaking and deeply moving tribute to her sister “Diana” below is a long-time Kidpower Advocate. We are inspired by how Diana was truly a force for good for people in her life and for our world, despite her struggles. Her sister’s words – “If Diana had learned Kidpower skills as […]

Letting Go With Peace of Mind

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 29, 2019

Thanks to generous donations from people like you, countless kids know how to take charge of their safety, and countless parents, including me, have more peace of mind!

Empowering Me to Help My Students

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 28, 2019

“Thank you, Kidpower! You showed me how to stop the hurtful shunning that was happening in my classroom!” — Paul, middle school teacher

How can I stop the kids I am babysitting from bullying a younger sibling?

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jan 12, 2017

Kidpower advice to stop bullying among siblings – our answer to a babysitter’s question and concerns. As the babysitter, your job is to be in charge – and you can make a big difference in these children’s lives by helping to change this bullying dynamic.

Our Common Ground of Teaching Respect, Safety, and Confidence Going Forward Together After a Divisive Election

by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Nov 10, 2016

I am sending love to each and every one of you who is feeling sad and upset about the outcome of our election because you fear the results of having a US president who has said and done so many harmful things in the past and during this campaign.

And I am also sending love to each of you who is feeling relieved and glad, because even though you might deeply dislike some of the behaviors of our president elect, you truly believe he was a better choice for president.

No matter who had won the presidential election, there would have been millions of people in the US and other countries who would have felt very scared and very sad and millions of others who would have felt very relieved and very glad.

No matter what your political beliefs, here are five things you can do to further values that bring people together rather than tearing them apart and to support people, especially children and teens, who are feeling deeply upset by this election: