Knowledge really is power! Our educators often walk into classrooms of nervous children, but once they start their lesson, the students quickly see that topics like puberty, sex education, and substance use prevention don't have to be scary.
It's empowering to learn how to take care of our bodies!
Looking for a way to talk to teens about substance use?
Candor’s Prevention Portal uses videos, games & stories to make tough topics like vaping, alcohol & opioids easier to understand.
👉 candorhealthed.org/substance-us...
#PreventionMatters #HealthEducation
A youth forum for 14-19 year olds! Today from 12-3pm ET
Beyond the Likes is a virtual forum that will host fun, meaningful conversations and activities designed to explore strategies for safer digital spaces.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Bright colors. Sweet flavors. High alcohol content.
Drinks like BuzzBallz are going viral with Gen Z—but there’s more beneath the surface. These ready-to-drink cocktails can pack around 15% alcohol.
Read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/s...
A youth forum for 14-19 year olds! Pass it on!
Beyond the Likes is a virtual forum that will host fun, meaningful conversations and activities designed to explore strategies for safer digital spaces.
Saturday, April 18th from 12-3pm ET
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
More Than Just Vapes" presentation! Tonight from 5-6pm!
Free for parents to register!
This presentation is designed to help parents understand the evolving landscape of vaping and emerging substances sold at vape shops.
Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
Our Spring 2026 Substance Use Prevention Newsletter is here.
Get the latest trends, research, and tools to support healthy choices for young people.
👉 candorhealthed.org/substance-us...
#PreventionMatters #HealthEducation
A youth forum for 14-19 year olds! Pass it on!
Beyond the Likes is a virtual forum that will host fun, meaningful conversations and activities designed to explore strategies for safer digital spaces.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
What if learning about puberty didn’t happen in silos?
When students learn together, something powerful happens:
✨ Empathy grows
✨ Respect deepens
✨ Stigma fades
Understanding bodies—all bodies—helps young people build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
#HealthEducation
Join us on April 18th for our Dueling Pianos fundraiser!
Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and supporting health education! Register or sponsor here: candorhealthed.org/events/
🩸 Help Us End Period Poverty! 🩸
Donate through our Amazon Wishlist! Donations will be sent directly to our office in Hinsdale, IL: lnkd.in/gVMRQRWX
Together, we can ensure no student misses out on education or comfort because they can’t afford basic supplies. 🌟 #EndPeriodPoverty #MenstrualEquity
New research is challenging a common belief about marijuana and mental health.
A recent report highlighted by CNN found that marijuana may not actually improve anxiety or depression—and in some cases, it could make symptoms worse.
Read the article here: www.cnn.com/2026/03/16/h...
#healthed
Our Dueling Pianos event is a fun night with performers from the Howl at the Moon bar in Chicago. We will listen to music, dance, and fundraise for health education!
Join us on April 18th at Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge. Register/Sponsor the event here: candorhealthed.org/events/
🩸 Help Us End Period Poverty! 🩸
Donate through our Amazon Wishlist! Donations will be sent directly to our office in Hinsdale, IL: lnkd.in/gVMRQRWX
🌟 #EndPeriodPoverty #MenstrualEquity #CandorHealthEdu
Come see us at #SHAPEKC! Booth 416A!
Our Social Emotional Health Resources page features trusted tools, expert insights, and helpful content to guide conversations about mental health, resilience, and healthy relationships with your kids.
🔗 Check it out here: candorhealthed.org/social-emoti...
Our Dueling Pianos event is a fun night with performers from the Howl at the Moon bar in Chicago. We will listen to music, dance, and fundraise for health education!
Join us on April 18th at Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge. Register or sponsor the event here: candorhealthed.org/events/
Our health educator, Kim, answers the question our educators get all the time in our puberty programs: "Do I HAVE to wear a tampon?"
Listen to her answer and some tips she has about swimming while you're on your period!
#healthed
🩸 Help Us End Period Poverty! 🩸
Donate through our Amazon Wishlist! Donations will be sent directly to our office in Hinsdale, IL: lnkd.in/gVMRQRWX
Together, we can ensure no student misses out on education or comfort because they can’t afford basic supplies. 🌟 #EndPeriodPoverty #MenstrualEquity
This research found that cannabis use in ages 13–17 was linked to a doubling of risk for psychosis and bipolar diagnoses within a few years — even after accounting for prior mental health history.
🧠💬 Read, share, and start informed conversations: neurosciencenews.com/teen-cannabi...
#HealthEd
Join us for a night of music and fundraising at our Dueling Pianos Event on April 18th!
Register here: candor.donorwrangler.com/register/?id=1
🩸 Help Us End Period Poverty! 🩸
Donate through our Amazon Wishlist! Donations will be sent directly to our office in Hinsdale, IL: lnkd.in/gVMRQRWX
Together, we can ensure no student misses out on education or comfort because they can’t afford basic supplies. 🌟 #EndPeriodPoverty #MenstrualEquity
Delay is a strategy when it comes to phone usage for young people.
As parents or guardians, ask yourself:
1. Can they manage conflict independently?
and
2. Do they follow household tech rules consistently?
If the answer is not yet, delaying phone usage isn't punishment. It's protection💕
🌟 It’s #SELWeek! Social-emotional learning helps children grow skills like confidence, communication, and self-awareness — all essential for self-advocacy.
Discover practical ways to help kids speak up for themselves and build healthy relationships.
Read more: candorhealthed.org/self-advocac...
New research shows that teens who use cannabis are more likely to develop serious mental health issues later — including bipolar and psychotic disorders, anxiety, and depression. Early brain development matters, and perceived “safety” isn’t risk-free.
Read more: www.npr.org/2026/02/21/n...
🩸 Menstrual Supply Drive! Donate unopened period products to help local students manage their menstrual health with dignity. Drop off in Hinsdale or gift through our Amazon Wishlist! 💛 #EndPeriodPoverty
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Join us for a night of music and fundraising at our Dueling Pianos Event on April 18th!
Register here: candor.donorwrangler.com/register/?id=1
Pro tips from our Health Educator, Tara!
Even though conversations about puberty, sex, and substance use/abuse can be awkward, parents and guardians have a bigger influence on young people's decisions than you may think.
Drop a comment for other topics you want our educators to answer!!
"The Talk" isn't just one big discussion. It's a lot of little discussions when the opportunity arises.
Read more about how to talk to your young people about sex education at any age: www.parents.com/age-by-age-g...
#healthed
Phones can easily take over kids time, attention, and sleep.
It's important for parents and caregivers to set boundaries around phone usage and create spaces during your child's day where phones take a back seat to human connection, like at the dinner table!
Listen for more tips!
