Candor Health Education

"How can I deal with peer pressure?"

Students ask, and our educators answer! Listen to how our Health Educator, Carly, answered this question!

#healthed

✨ Puberty doesn’t happen overnight — it’s a gradual process that looks different for everyone! Check out these average age ranges to see when puberty typically starts and ends for girls and boys.

🎃👻 This Halloween, don’t let drugs trick your kids out of a bright future!

Just like candy, not everything is as sweet as it looks—substances can disguise themselves as fun, but the risks are scary.

Let’s help our kids solve life’s puzzle drug free—no tricks, just treats!

#RedRibbonWeek

Substance Use Prevention Newsletter | Fall 2025 Please send an email with any questions to: info@candorhealthed.org. Thank you.

📰 Our Fall 2025 Substance Use Prevention Newsletter is live!

This edition unpacks the growing concern around “gas-station drugs” — Delta-8, Tianeptine, Kratom, and Phenibut — and offers practical prevention tools for schools and families.

👉 Read here: candorhealthed.org/substance-us...

#HealthEd

Our Education Manager, Lance, is presenting at WHPE this morning on the dangers of nicotine for teens, sharing the risks that come with ingesting nicotine at a young age.

#healthed #WHPE #nicotine

Dr. Lisa Damour with Jennifer Wallace - GPS Parent Series Untangling Teen Challenges: Social Media, Relationships, and the Epidemic of Stress

Esteemed therapist Damour returns to GPS to help us discover what makes young people tick. Tomorrow, she will explore what to expect in the normal course of development and when it’s time to worry.

Follow the link for the Zoom information!

gpsparentseries.org/events/lisa-...

🚀 New free resource for teens & youth educators:
The Substance Use Prevention Portal from Candor Health Education offers modules on alcohol, marijuana, opioids (fentanyl/fake pills) & vaping — all built with interactive tools like games and graphic novels.
Dive in: candorhealthed.org/substance-us...

Heads up: there’s an opioid hiding in plain sight. It’s called 7-OH—sold as “enhanced kratom” gummies, candies, even ice cream cones—and it can be deadly.

Learn more about how to spot it and stay safe: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/navi...

🧩 DID YOU KNOW?

Children whose parents regularly talk with them about the dangers of drugs are 42% less likely to use them.

Before you get started, check out these tips/tricks to having a meaningful conversation.

#RedRibbonWeek #DuPagePLT #LifeisaPuzzleSolveitDrugFree

"Is puberty scary?" Students ask, and our educators answer! Listen to the answer our educator, Lance, gives to this student's question.

Substance Use Prevention Newsletter | Fall 2025 Please send an email with any questions to: info@candorhealthed.org. Thank you.

📰 Our Fall 2025 Substance Use Prevention Newsletter is live!

This edition unpacks the growing concern around “gas-station drugs” — Delta-8, Tianeptine, Kratom, and Phenibut — and offers practical prevention tools for schools and families.

👉 Read here: candorhealthed.org/substance-us...

#HealthEd

"How do I get rid of pimples?" Students ask, and our educators answer!

#healthed

A recent study from Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital highlights how the type of social media platform adolescents use can affect their sexual health behaviors.

Read more: hoodline.com/2025/09/stud...

"What if I don't want to use a tampon?" Students ask, and our educators answer!

#healtheducation #puberty #menstruation #healthed #pubertyeducation

Judson Brewer, MD is speaking at 7pm tonight to talk about breaking the cycle of worry and bad habits.

7pm Zoom Link: click.mailchimp.com/track/click/...

Listen to Judson Brewer, MD at noon and 7pm today talk about breaking the cycle of worry and bad habits.

Noon Zoom Link: click.mailchimp.com/track/click/...

Screenagers outlines 3 actionable steps to help boys grow into confident, compassionate young men: teach interruption, humanize online interactions, and share values openly.

Read the full post → www.screenagersmovie.com/blog/help-bo...

#ParentingInDigitalAge #RaisingStrongKids #Empathy

‘Does puberty hurt?’ 🤔 It’s one of the most common questions we hear from students. Our educators create a safe space where kids can ask anything and get honest, age-appropriate answers. Because curiosity is part of growing up—and every question matters. 💬 #PubertyEducation #HealthEd

Give your students the tools they need to thrive. Candor Health Education provides engaging, age-appropriate programs on puberty, sex education, and substance use prevention for grades 4–8.

Your students get knowledge for life. You get trusted partners in health education.

Jessica Lahey - GPS Parent Series Engaged, Competent and Sober: Raising Addiction-Resistant Kids in a Culture of Dependence

Watch this GPS Parent Series presentation with Jessica Lahey at noon and 7pm TODAY!

Watch the preview here: gpsparentseries.org/events/jessi...

🔬 Helping students understand the science of life

Candor Health Education’s Human Reproduction & Embryology program gives middle school students a clear, medically accurate understanding of how human life begins.

🔗 Learn more: candorhealthed.org/human-reprod...

Survey of 8–12-yr-olds: phones are everywhere, but real-world freedom is rare. Kids want unsupervised play, friends nearby, and less screen-time. Maybe giving children more space isn’t risky—it’s essential. #Childhood #FreePlay #DigitalLife

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

✨ Every gift makes a difference. Because of donors like you, students gain the tools to make healthy choices, set boundaries, and navigate the challenges of growing up with confidence.

👉 Join us in making an impact: candorhealthed.org/donate/

#ThankYouDonors #HealthEd

Students ask our educators questions about all the changes that come with puberty. This student asks, "Is it difficult to use a menstrual cup?"

Watch the video for the answer!

#healtheducation #menstrualhealth

As we are entering the new school year, habits aren’t just about schedules or routines—they play a huge role in shaping brain health. A great read from Candor Health Education highlights how everyday choices—sleep, movement, nutrition, social connections.

candorhealthed.org/healthy-habi...

48% of teens now believe social media has a mostly negative impact on people their age (up from 32% in 2022). With rising rates of depression, sleep disruption, and cyberbullying—especially among girls—it's clear we need smart use.
candorhealthed.org/the-hidden-c...

#SocialMediaBalance

🌱 Preparing students for a healthy future starts with giving them the right knowledge at the right time.

🔗 Learn more about our Puberty I program here: candorhealthed.org/puberty-1-un...

✨ At Candor Health Education, we believe every student deserves access to honest, age-appropriate health education.

💙 Together, we can build healthier futures. Will you join us in making an impact?

🔗 candorhealthed.org/donate/

Candor Health Education is proud to work directly with schools to provide age-appropriate, inclusive education about puberty, sex, and substance use prevention.

We don’t just teach—we empower.

#HealthEquity #EducationMatters #CandorInClassrooms

Back-to-school season is here! School-aged kids need 9–12 hours, teens need 8–10—but many are sleep-deprived. This article highlights how small adjustments in bedtime and consistency can boost academic success, emotional health, and social well-being.

Read more: candorhealthed.org/resetting-sl...