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Texas Cities Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in True Irish Form
Saint Patrick’s Day comes and goes every March 17th with millions of people celebrating by parading around in green clothing, sporting leprechaun hats, and four-leaf clovers. The pubs and bars are full of those partaking of the festivities and live, cultural musical...
Super Lice No Match for Supermom (or Dad)
Who hasn’t heard the recent panic sweeping across the United States about new super lice that are resistant to lice shampoos and much more difficult to get rid of? In fact, these super lice have been reportedly found in 48 states throughout the country. They have...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside! What Does That Mean for Head Lice?
Many parents automatically think that because the weather turns colder, head lice somehow isn’t as big of a concern. What are the risks with colder weather? Is head lice still a problem I should be worried about? Short Answer: YES! Facts About Winter Weather and Head...
This Valentine’s Day Spread Love Not Lice.
February fills the air with love. Valentine’s Day is a fun opportunity to give those we love that extra special attention to fill their hearts! As parents, it is our job to protect those loved ones from lice and other common sicknesses that are around this time of...
Scientists Find Lice and Fleas May be Responsible for Black Plague Pandemic
For years it has been believed that rats were the main cause of the rapid spreading of the virus known as Yersinia pestis during the Black Plague Pandemic that would take millions of lives through the course of history in medieval Europe and Asia. Not until...
“No Nit” Policy Outdated, Hurting Student Education
Texas is among several states who have updated their views on “no nit” policies in public school districts. For decades this policy has put children in embarrassing positions in front of their peers, removed them from the classroom for sometimes weeks at a time, and...
Did You Know Cute Up-dos Can Prevent Lice?
Every little girl dreams of beautiful braids, precious pigtails and gorgeous curls. But did you realize that when you style your little ones hair up into a cute hairdo you are actually helping to protect her against head lice? It makes sense if you think about it. If...
Ring in the New Year with Healthy Routines You Can Pass on to Your Kids
With a new year, comes a clean slate. A chance to start implementing things into our lives we wish we had done before. With that in mind, this is the perfect time to start thinking of ways to help your children learn healthy habits. Here are some traits to start and...
Hottest Holiday Toys for Your Tech Savvy Kids
It’s 2017 and that means toys have come a long way since the Magic 8 Ball and Rubik’s Cube. With the technology that our children have to play with their toys are a whole new level of fun! We have searched high and low to find the best interactive toys for the...
Dandruff vs. Head Lice
When white flakes or specks are found on a head of hair it can be difficult to decipher what you are dealing with. Head lice may be the initial fear that runs through your mind. Rightfully so, as head lice is a highly contagious parasite that is passed through head to...