“Anxiety is one of those diagnoses that is a great masquerader,” explains Dr. Laura Prager, director of the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. “It can look like... https://t.co/HKHVfcnr6T
How often do you say mean things to yourself? This can be damaging to our self-esteem and models an unhealthy message to our kids. Kids and adults... https://t.co/0onN384OmI
#truth. Our children hear what we say and take it in. Be kind to yourself and it will show your children how they can be kind to themselves. https://t.co/6EVfsMnwuv
Children need to know that if someone or something makes them feel scared, uncomfortable, or worried, or gives them the ‘Uh Oh’ Feeling, their... https://t.co/Fa0i0sbJ5L
Sometimes called a 'gut' feeling or 'Uh-Oh' feeling, our intuition is the part of us that can warn us ahead of time if something might not be safe, or... https://t.co/VZv4PTBFi5
Knowing how to use their voices in a clear, strong way and what to yell can help kids to escape from a dangerous situation. A... https://t.co/zkXT9j8HUQ
From our friends at Colorado Hands & Voices. Denise Davis-Pedrie...such a beautiful job on this quilt that emphasizes safety and empowerment. https://t.co/VDrjmTUafO
Sometimes caring family members or friends give big hugs, cheek pinches, or sloppy kisses that the kids hate – or that they used to like, but... https://t.co/a4RcwaGgnr
Our outstanding Kidpower instructor, Jennifer Dodd, talks about the tools Kidpower gives kids and families and its importance to the community. We join Jennifer in thanking Colorado for supporting our work and... https://t.co/rUxVYXp5S0
This was sent to the Kidpower staff by our friend and colleague Maureen Basenberg, Exec Director of Safe Passage. We are "belly breathing" in our office, are you? Not just for kids but do share with them! 💜💜💜💜
#Loveourfriendsatsafepassage... https://t.co/f5fbmwmrRG
Adults need to know that sexual predators sometimes try to "groom" a child by pushing against their boundaries in ways that are uncomfortable but... https://t.co/GGvAva3Axl
These amazing women are the genius behind the BEST silent auction in our community! Linda Peiffer Moyes has been the creative force behind the Chocoholic Frolic Auction every single year for 15 years and Jean McCone... https://t.co/VAcfWUesO3
25 YEARS AGO, a like-minded group of people concerned about protecting children from abuse took action. Kidpower of Colorado, the local center of Kidpower Intl., opened its doors in Colo Spgs to provide personal... https://t.co/5PO53UpyjY
We teach children to be honest and keep their promises. Unfortunately, sometimes kids are threatened with harm unless they "promise not to... https://t.co/E6Xz3qjwjf
For your Tuesday morning...worth watching all the way through! Don't underestimate the power of music and most of all the power of kids!
Shared via Love Lives Here in the Flathead Valley https://t.co/3kzwMwhs0y
We had the privilege of attending Lt. Howard Black's retirement ceremony on Friday. Lt. Black you are a true safety advocate and we appreciate all you have done and continue to do for our community. All of us at Kidpower wish you the best in this... https://t.co/awAMYU00N0