Candor Health Education
@candorhealthed.bsky.social
Celebrating 50 years of providing puberty, sex education, & substance abuse prevention programs to students since 1974.
We are trained to navigate these awkward conversations!
Learn more about us at: www.candorhealthed.org
We are trained to navigate these awkward conversations!
Learn more about us at: www.candorhealthed.org
Kids are always listening, but WHO are they listening to?
It's important that young people get medically accurate information about their bodies from credible sources, not their friends or the internet.
Help keep these programs in schools. Donate today: candorhealthed.org/donate/
It's important that young people get medically accurate information about their bodies from credible sources, not their friends or the internet.
Help keep these programs in schools. Donate today: candorhealthed.org/donate/
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Kids are always listening, but WHO are they listening to?
It's important that young people get medically accurate information about their bodies from credible sources, not their friends or the internet.
Help keep these programs in schools. Donate today: candorhealthed.org/donate/
It's important that young people get medically accurate information about their bodies from credible sources, not their friends or the internet.
Help keep these programs in schools. Donate today: candorhealthed.org/donate/
"How can I deal with peer pressure?"
Students ask, and our educators answer! Listen to how our Health Educator, Carly, answered this question!
#healthed
Students ask, and our educators answer! Listen to how our Health Educator, Carly, answered this question!
#healthed
November 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"How can I deal with peer pressure?"
Students ask, and our educators answer! Listen to how our Health Educator, Carly, answered this question!
#healthed
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.
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
✨ 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
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
October 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🎃👻 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
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
🚀 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...
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...
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🚀 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...
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...
Learn more about how to spot it and stay safe: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/navi...
October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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...
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🧩 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
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.
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Is puberty scary?" Students ask, and our educators answer! Listen to the answer our educator, Lance, gives to this student's question.
October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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...
Read more: hoodline.com/2025/09/stud...
October 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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...
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
#healtheducation #puberty #menstruation #healthed #pubertyeducation
October 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"What if I don't want to use a tampon?" Students ask, and our educators answer!
#healtheducation #puberty #menstruation #healthed #pubertyeducation
#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/...
7pm Zoom Link: click.mailchimp.com/track/click/...
October 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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/...
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/...
Noon Zoom Link: click.mailchimp.com/track/click/...
October 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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/...
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
Read the full post → www.screenagersmovie.com/blog/help-bo...
#ParentingInDigitalAge #RaisingStrongKids #Empathy
October 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
‘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.
Your students get knowledge for life. You get trusted partners in health education.
September 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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.
Your students get knowledge for life. You get trusted partners in health education.
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...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
September 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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...
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
👉 Join us in making an impact: candorhealthed.org/donate/
#ThankYouDonors #HealthEd
September 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
✨ 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
👉 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
Watch the video for the answer!
#healtheducation #menstrualhealth
September 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
Watch the video for the answer!
#healtheducation #menstrualhealth
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
candorhealthed.org/the-hidden-c...
#SocialMediaBalance
September 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
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...
🔗 Learn more about our Puberty I program here: candorhealthed.org/puberty-1-un...
September 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🌱 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...
🔗 Learn more about our Puberty I program here: candorhealthed.org/puberty-1-un...
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...
Read more: candorhealthed.org/resetting-sl...
August 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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...
Read more: candorhealthed.org/resetting-sl...
Teen anxiety is more than just stress—it can sometimes push young people toward substance use as a way to numb overwhelming emotions. American Addiction Centers sheds light on how anxiety and substance abuse are intertwined in teens.
Read more: americanaddictioncenters.org/blog/the-lin...
Read more: americanaddictioncenters.org/blog/the-lin...
August 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Teen anxiety is more than just stress—it can sometimes push young people toward substance use as a way to numb overwhelming emotions. American Addiction Centers sheds light on how anxiety and substance abuse are intertwined in teens.
Read more: americanaddictioncenters.org/blog/the-lin...
Read more: americanaddictioncenters.org/blog/the-lin...
What teens see online is shaping how they think about sex, consent & relationships.
From glamorized hookups to dangerous trends—media matters.
👉 Adults can make a big impact with small convos.
Read more here:
🔗 candorhealthed.org/what-teens-s...
#SexEd #TeenHealth #MediaLiteracy #ConsentMatters
From glamorized hookups to dangerous trends—media matters.
👉 Adults can make a big impact with small convos.
Read more here:
🔗 candorhealthed.org/what-teens-s...
#SexEd #TeenHealth #MediaLiteracy #ConsentMatters
July 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
What teens see online is shaping how they think about sex, consent & relationships.
From glamorized hookups to dangerous trends—media matters.
👉 Adults can make a big impact with small convos.
Read more here:
🔗 candorhealthed.org/what-teens-s...
#SexEd #TeenHealth #MediaLiteracy #ConsentMatters
From glamorized hookups to dangerous trends—media matters.
👉 Adults can make a big impact with small convos.
Read more here:
🔗 candorhealthed.org/what-teens-s...
#SexEd #TeenHealth #MediaLiteracy #ConsentMatters