Candor Health Education

08/31/2026

📚 Health education doesn’t have to end when the class does.

With Candor’s Learning Management System (LMS), students can continue learning before and after their health education program through interactive activities, assessments, and resources designed to reinforce what they’ve learned.

🔗 Learn more about how Candor’s LMS maximizes the impact of health education: https://candorhealthed.org/maximizing-the-impact-of-health-education/

08/29/2026

😴 Think alcohol or cannabis helps you sleep better? The reality may be more complicated.

While these substances can make you feel sleepy at first, research suggests they can actually disrupt sleep quality, increase nighttime wakefulness, and contribute to dependence over time.

For anyone struggling with sleep, there are healthier, more sustainable strategies worth exploring. Read this TIME article for more on why a “quick fix” may not be the answer. 👇

https://time.com/article/2026/07/31/the-case-against-using-alcohol-and-cannabis-to-sleep/

08/21/2026

Getting your period for the first time can be scary if you don't know what to expect! Here is a video of some basic info about the menstrual cycle and what types of products can be used while on your period.

Parents & teachers: keep this video in your back pocket to share with your kids or students who are beginning puberty!

08/20/2026

📚 How do we motivate young people without creating more conflict?

Join internationally recognized psychologist Dr. David Yeager, author of 10-25: The Science of Motivating Young People, for a free virtual presentation through the GPS Parent Series.

Discover how adopting a "mentor mindset" can help parents, caregivers, and educators build resilience, foster independence, and inspire young people to take ownership of their learning and lives. Backed by research, Dr. Yeager will share practical strategies to better connect with adolescents and turn disengagement into motivation.

🗓️ Thursday, August 20
🕛 Noon & 7:00 PM (CT)
💻 Free Virtual Event – No registration required

Learn more: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/david-yeager-2026/

Start the School Year Strong: The Science of Motivating Young People

08/17/2026

The way we talk to ourselves matters—especially for kids and teens. Negative self-talk can impact confidence and body image, while positive, realistic self-talk can help build resilience and self-esteem.

Learn how parents and trusted adults can help young people develop a healthier inner voice. 👇

https://candorhealthed.org/the-power-of-positive-self-talk/

08/14/2026

The "ideal body" keeps changing. Your worth doesn't. 💙

From celebrity transformations to viral weight-loss trends, young people are constantly exposed to messages about appearance—and social media often makes those messages even louder.

While medications like Ozempic have important medical uses, the attention surrounding them has also sparked conversations about body image, comparison, and the pressure to look a certain way.

As parents, educators, and trusted adults, we can help young people shift the conversation away from unrealistic beauty standards and toward self-worth, healthy habits, and overall well-being.

Remember:
💙 Everybody is different.
💙 Health looks different for everyone.
💙 Your value is never defined by your appearance.

Read our latest article to learn how you can support positive body image and encourage healthier conversations with the young people in your life.

🔗 Read more: https://candorhealthed.org/ozempic-celebrities-and-body-image/

08/12/2026

"How can I avoid a situation where other kids are using substances?"

08/05/2026

"Are periods dirty?"

We really love this question because it's a little more complex than "dirty" vs "clean". Listen to how our health educator, Carly, answers this question and gives examples of proper hygiene during your cycle.

07/29/2026

"What if your period is always irregular? Is that bad?"

Find out from our health educator, Carly!

07/22/2026

Have you booked your health ed programs yet for this fall? No?! Our team is in the office all summer to answer any questions your administrators might have about implementing our programs into your school day.

Email us or give us a call! We're happy to help!

(630) 325-1900
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