The cost of menstrual products (estimated $250-300/year for the average woman) is probably not on your mind today, but it is on the heart of the staff at Candor Health Education in Hinsdale. Recent research found that almost two-thirds of low income women in the U.S....

I was a weird kid. Not like, put spaghetti on my head during dinner just to get a laugh weird; more like asking my mom random questions that she didn't see coming weird. Take for example, the time I asked her what semen was. My poor parents. Cornered by a child who...

Understanding of adolescent decision making has moved beyond simple “age differences in risk perception and reasoning” to include relevant social and emotional factors that directly inform when and how adolescents make decisions about everything from substance use to...

NOTE: We continue to provide science-based health education -- see where our programs align to the National Sexuality Education Standards (NSES): SEE THE STANDARD ALIGNMENT CHARTS   In Illinois, the Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act (Senate Bill 818) was enacted...

Several of Candor Health Education’s programs are guided by learning objectives aimed at educating students on how to be safe and responsible citizens when using online social media platforms. Students are reminded that photos, videos, and other content posted online...

January is a time to make resolutions.  Commonly, these center around our physical health, eating better, exercising more, etc.  But what about making a resolution that focuses on our mental wellbeing?  What about making a resolution to have a more positive mindset?...

Education has been front and center in the national news during the pandemic and as children have returned to school, reminding us of the importance of learning for our families and futures. Given the interruptions of the last several years, children’s social and...

I do not watch much television. By the time I reach the end of the day and the dishes are done, the dog walked, and laundry folded, my bed is a more favorable option than trying to stay awake for a program. My television habits took an unexpected turn several years...

One of the most common pieces of advice that is given to parents, guardians, teachers, grandparents, and others alike is to be an “askable adult”. Quite simply: An adult that young people see as approachable, and they feel comfortable asking any question. When kids...

Many of our School Partners, Community Members and Parents are asking about the recent sex education legislation signed by Governor Pritzker on August 20th, Senate Bill 818.  We are reaching out to assure you that Candor Health Education has the programming available...