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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...
Do Head Lice Bite?
As parent’s deal with a case of head lice, a hundred different questions can come racing through their mind. One of the most common questions we get asked is, “Do head lice bite?” Yes, head lice do bite. An adult louse will feed 5 to 6 times per day. The...
Did You Know Lice Live for 30 Days?
Ever wonder what life is actually like for a louse? Lice live only 30 days from the nit stage to adulthood. Though their lifespan may not be very long, they can certainly wreak havoc without any problem. Understanding the life cycle of head lice can help you in...
Spring Has Sprung and So Have Head Lice
Who doesn’t love the warm breeze that blows on a sunny spring day? As the daffodils blossom and the grass grows green many people have plans to head outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature. With the changing of the seasons comes an ever growing concern for head lice. Have...
Rise in Head Lice Has Parents Scratching Their Heads
All over the country people are talking about head lice. Parents can seem worried or even distressed about the “super lice” rumors. What is the truth about this nasty problem? Is it more common now? Yes, head lice are proving to pop up more quickly and in more areas...