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A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Managing Head Lice

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Treatment

As a child care provider, it’s important to take every step to protect your facility from head lice. That’s not to say that it can’t happen or won’t happen, but you want to avoid an infestation when possible. Otherwise, you have to deal with frantic parents, absent children, the unnecessary…

November 19, 2019

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How to Shop for Head Lice Treatment Products

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Treatment

If your child has turned up with head lice, don’t panic. There are plenty of effective treatments available. The key is finding the right treatment for your child, as not all are created equal. Some treatments are ineffective and can be harmful to your child’s health. Below we will walk…

November 12, 2019

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How Contagious are Head Lice, Really?

By valLice, Lice Prevention, Lice Symptoms & Detection

Everyone knows that lice are contagious, but exactly how contagious are they? If your child is near another child with lice, are they guaranteed to get it? If one sibling has lice, will their brothers and sisters get it, too? To understand how contagious lice are at a given point…

November 6, 2019

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Returning to School After Head Lice Treatment

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

Head lice school policies are changing for the better. Most schools now allow students to return to their classrooms once they receive treatment. They do not need to be “nit free” as they did in the past. These new policies are keeping more kids in school and preventing unnecessary isolation….

October 29, 2019

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My Hair Helpers Head Lice Products Now Sold on Amazon!

By valLice

Did you know that there’s an easier way to buy My Hair Helpers products? Our natural head lice removal products are now being sold on Amazon! As a family company, we know how much parents love shopping on Amazon. We do, too! The reviews are usually reliable, and you can…

October 22, 2019

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Help! My Teenager Has Head Lice.

By valLice, Lice Symptoms & Detection, Lice Treatment

Head lice are a common problem, especially for little kids. Young children are more likely to share personal space, allowing head lice to crawl onto new hosts. But, they aren’t the only ones. Teens can get head lice, too. Between selfies, sports and video games, there are plenty of opportunities…

October 9, 2019

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My Child’s Friend Has Lice. Can They Still Play Together?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Prevention

When you discover that your child’s friend has head lice, your initial reaction may be to cancel all interactions. Doing this, however, wouldn’t eliminate the risk of your child getting head lice. Plus, it would hurt the child’s feelings! Is there a better way to handle things? Actually, there is….

October 1, 2019

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Americans Freak Over Lice. But Not Everyone Does.

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Symptoms & Detection

Ask any elementary school parent what one of their biggest fears are, and they’ll tell you head lice. The thought of their child bringing home tiny parasites to share with the rest of the family can be too much to handle. Plus, there’s a social stigma surrounding head lice. People…

September 25, 2019

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How to Prevent the Spread of Lice at Slumber Parties

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Prevention

Sleepovers, slumber parties, pajama parties. No matter what you call them, your child will probably ask for one (or dozens) before they get to high school. Even though they make long nights for parents, sleepovers are actually quite beneficial for kids. They get to try new experiences, build independence and…

September 17, 2019

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