March is here, which means it’s time for the annual SHAPE America conference. For Candor Health Education, this has become an event we look forward to each year. In 2026, Candor will attend the conference for the third time, and each year we’re reminded why showing up...
These days, parents, teachers, and other trusted adults are very aware of how technology can capture the attention and focus of children and teens. According to recent data from Stanford University, 90% of youth have a smartphone by age 14, with the majority getting...
Laws permitting restaurants to offer cocktails to-go began during the Covid-19 pandemic to support struggling restaurants by creating an additional revenue stream. Originally meant to be a temporary opportunity, cocktails to-go has become permanent in Illinois as of...
Most of us who live in the Midwest or Great Plains are very familiar with how East Coasters and West Coasters often casually refer to where we live as “Fly Over Country”. It’s an acknowledgement of our existence but in no way does it reflect a true understanding of...
In 2025, social media is more deeply embedded in children’s lives than ever before. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and immersive new apps offer kids opportunities to express themselves creatively, stay connected with friends, and explore new ideas. For many, these...
We live in a world where young people are constantly taking in messages about sex, relationships, and identity—often before they're developmentally ready to understand or process them. Whether through social media, TV shows like Euphoria, or online videos, these...
Let's talk about the dangers of Delta-8 or "Diet Weed". Delta-8 THC is a synthetic substance–man-made and derived from hemp. While hemp became legal through the 2018 Farm Bill, this doesn't mean all hemp-derived products are safe. Delta-8 is sold in forms that look...
School may not seem like a risky place but even long ago, before today’s reality of school violence, students had to be brave to manage the risks and challenges of their daily lives. Childhood is filled with new experiences and challenges that require young people to...
While many assume that marijuana today is the same as it was many years ago, high-potency THC has negative impacts on the developing brain. Marijuana has become exponentially stronger over the years as THC levels (the psychoactive ingredient) in marijuana have...
Have you heard the news? Puberty, that period-of-time when children begin the wild ride into adulthood, is beginning earlier and lasts longer than the puberty you likely experienced. Over the last several decades, studies have challenged the long-standing pubertal benchmark created back in the 1940s by pediatric
endocrinologist Dr. Joseph Tanner, who identified the average age of onset as being 11 for girls and 11.5 for boys.
