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:
by Kidpower | Oct 17, 2016
Kidpower’s proven bullying, abuse, and assault prevention education, with training and curriculum for preschool through college, emphasizes skill building based on strengths – not fear – with hands-on positive practices, adaptable to individual learning styles and abilities, including students with disabilities or special needs, that is relevant for different cultures, ages, and life situations. Featuring lessons that are experiential (participants remember what they learn), trauma-informed, evidence-based, and providing a wide range of safety and relationship skills – taught in ways that are engaging, upbeat, and fun. Specific developmentally and situationally appropriate curriculum and lessons for preschools; elementary, middle, and high schools; and colleges.
by Kidpower | Aug 16, 2016
Kidpower’s many curriculum and lesson plan publications provide educators, youth organization leaders, and child safety advocates with step-by-step, cartoon illustrated lessons for teaching Kidpower’s People Safety skills and strategies to children, teens, and adults. Many schools, youth-serving organizations, health professionals, and community organizations use Kidpower curriculum to provide strengths-based, positive-practices, programing to prevent bullying, sexual abuse, assault, harassment, and other violence – while empowering young people to take charge of their safety and well-being and build healthy relationships.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Jul 14, 2016
Learning about consent isn’t just about sex. Children can start to learn the following Kidpower safety rules for safety with touch as soon as they can talk, and these rules stay relevant throughout their lives: Touch or games for play, teasing, and affection should be safe, ok with each person, allowed by the adults in charge, and not a secret.
by Kidpower | Apr 19, 2016
Our affordable RelationSafe books, comics, and curriculum prepare readers to bring “People Safety” knowledge and skills into their families, schools, organizations, and workplaces.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Apr 5, 2016
Honor April as Child Abuse Prevention Month by making SURE kids know you care. Discuss the Kidpower Protection Promise with each young person in your life.
by Beth McGreevy | Jun 11, 2015
A recap and recording of Kidpower’s “Summer Safety” Coaching call, held June 1, 2015. Read a summary transcript with links to all of the recommended resources and listen to a recording of the call. Parents and professionals called in to talk with Irene van der Zande who helped turn their concerns about safety for kids in summer camp, recreation and travel situations into step-by-step practices to help kids build confidence and skills for taking charge of their own well-being.
by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director | Dec 5, 2014
For the first time in many years, we are offering two full force workshops for young women in the Los Angeles area!
