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Parents: What NOT to Say When Kids Have Head Lice
Every parent can agree that there are moments we wish we could go back and have a do-over. Maybe we blurted out something we didn’t really mean in a moment of stress or lost our cool over something really small and unimportant. We have all be there. At Lice...
Here’s the Scoop on Head Lice and Swimming this Summer
There is nothing as thrilling for kids as jumping into a cool, fun pool with friends and splashing around for hours during the heat of the summer days! Due to the expense of owning and maintaining a private pool, for many kids, the only option is a public pool often...
Keep Your Kid a Happy Camper
Summer camps all across the United States report that head lice are a common problem for them. According to the The American Camp Association, there are about 7,000-overnight camps and about 5,000-day camps in the U.S., for a total of more than 12,000 camps. These...
To Nitpick or Not to Nitpick? Every Parent’s Dilemma.
Did you know that centuries ago head lice and body lice developed into two separate species? One that exclusively fed on human life and one that lived off of chimpanzees and other animal mammals. These pesky parasites became such an irritant for our early ancestor...
Summer Boredom Busters for Kids
Summertime is everyone’s favorite time of year! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the swimming pools are open and BBQ’s are going on in every neighborhood. Yet, with so much free time from school, what parents haven’t heard the dreaded words, I AM BORED!...
Head Lice Pop Quiz! How Much Do You Really Know About Lice?
While life is rushing by us sometimes the last thing we are thinking about is preventing bad things from happening. We might just be trying to survive today! However, did you know that parents who are informed about head lice and take steps to proactively protect...
Kids Say the Darnedest Things: Head Lice Addition
A big part of what we do at Lice Clinics of Texas is to help families through the headache of a head lice outbreak. We understand that this is not just a physical problem but can create quite a bit of stress and anxiety for everyone involved. With that in mind,...
Keep Kids In The Game and Head-lice Free
Most parents love to watch their children participate in sports. As your child is running down the field giving it their best, you can't help but be filled with a sense of pride. Other parents may wonder if it's even worth the time and effort for their kids. ...
Lice Never Go On Vacation. Don’t Catch Them On Yours.
Stress-free Vacations Have Many Health Benefits Millions of people are planning their getaways this summer. Family vacations are a healthy way to forget your troubles and leave the stress behind. In fact, Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. elaborated on this topic in a...
Head Lice & Hygiene: Here Are The Connections
Sometimes when we think of head lice we automatically think of poor hygiene. Are there really any connections between personal hygiene habits and the possibility of catching head lice? The truth just might surprise you. Dirty Hair vs. Clean Hair Kids at...