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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 22h

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

#healthed

Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 7d

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

#healtheducation #puberty #menstruation #healthed #pubertyeducation

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 8d

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/...

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 8d

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/...

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 13d

‘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

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 20d

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

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

Jessica Lahey - GPS Parent Series

Engaged, Competent and Sober: Raising Addiction-Resistant Kids in a Culture of Dependence

gpsparentseries.org

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 21d

🔬 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...

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 23d

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...

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 26d

✨ 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

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Sep 15

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...

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌱 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...

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Aug 29

✨ 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/

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Aug 25

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

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Aug 22

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...

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Aug 20

With 50+ years in the classroom, Candor’s programs are built for real school schedules and real student needs.

Short, impactful, and age-appropriate.

#HealthEducation #ChicagolandSchools

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Aug 18

🧠 Kids in 6th–8th grade are seeing more online about vaping, cannabis, and pills.

We help students understand the risks before they make choices—using facts, not fear.

#PreventionEducation #SubstanceUseAwareness

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Aug 15

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...

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Aug 13

Students are bombarded with messages about drugs, relationships, and body image.

Candor helps them sift fact from fiction—with empathy, not fear.

#StudentSupport #MediaLiteracy #DigitalHealth

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Aug 11

Middle school can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to.

Our Navigating Middle School Years program helps 5th–6th graders understand what’s happening physically, emotionally, and socially.

Because change is easier when you’re prepared.

#PubertyEducation #StudentSupport

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Candor Health Education @candorhealthed.bsky.social · Aug 4

📚 As students return to school, it's the perfect time to talk about what really matters—health, confidence, and honest information.

At Candor Health Education, we’ve been supporting students across Chicagoland for 50+ years. Let’s help kids start strong.

#HealthEd #BackToSchool

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