Zyn Is In: What This Means for Young People

Zyn Is In: What This Means for Young People

The tobacco industry has a new way to target and influence young people to use their products, in the form of oral nicotine pouches with one of the most popular brands being used called Zyn. Because these pouches do not contain any actual tobacco leaf, the FDA does...

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Opioids and Young People

Opioids and Young People

Though the opioid epidemic has been well publicized, the landscape of this epidemic is ever evolving and changing; and ultimately the prevalence of these harmful drugs persists. So how do we support our young people in developing an awareness and understanding of the...

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Self-Advocacy in Children

Self-Advocacy in Children

Whether at home, in healthcare, the classroom, or the workplace the importance of self-advocacy is undeniable. However, even for an adult, self-advocating isn’t always easy. The ability to “speak-up for [ourselves] and the things that are important to [us]” is a...

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Reflecting on 2023, Excited for 2024

Reflecting on 2023, Excited for 2024

A reflection on 2023 and outlook for 2024 from our Executive Director: Barb Thayer With 2024 quickly approaching, it has given me pause to think about how I want to start the new year, both personally and professionally. With every year comes challenges and...

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Considering Gender Combined Sex Education

Considering Gender Combined Sex Education

For many students, their first experience with school-based sex education happens in fourth or fifth grade with a lesson(s) about puberty. While not widespread, some schools include age - appropriate sex education beginning in kindergarten. My first career was in...

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Reframing Failure

Reframing Failure

With students well into a new school year and exploring the excitement of new learning opportunities, friendships, and extra curriculars it is inevitable that at some point, they will hit a bump in the road and experience a setback or failure.    As human beings,...

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Q&A Adds to the Online Interactive Program Experience

Q&A Adds to the Online Interactive Program Experience

Taking an on-line interactive program?  Don’t forget to schedule your virtual Q&A! All online interactive programs include a 30-minute live question and answer session with a Candor Health Educator via Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, though only a small...

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Lesser-Known Facts about Sex Education

Lesser-Known Facts about Sex Education

Learning about our bodies and how they work is important. Learning how to take care of our bodies is no less important. Whether it is staying active, watching what we eat, cleaning our teeth, finding a way to destress, or any other important health routine, we learn...

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