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What is the Life Cycle of a Louse?

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Understanding the life cycle of a louse can be helpful if your child comes home from school with head lice. While lice may look and feel gross, they have nothing to do with being dirty. Lice love all types of hair – it doesn’t matter to them when it was…

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Can You Get Rid of Head Lice Just by Combing?

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One of the best tools you have to fight head lice is wet combing. This technique involves combing out lice, nymphs and nits before they have a chance to mature and reproduce. But it’s important to know how and when to use wet combing for the best results.  Typically, we…

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Why Does My Child Keep Getting Head Lice?

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Does it seem like your child continues to get head lice despite your best efforts? Is it possible that some people are just more prone to lice than others?  While there is no research that suggests that one person is more vulnerable to head lice than another, there are certain…

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Can Shampoo Get Rid of Head Lice?

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When someone in the family gets head lice, it’s a normal response to want to reach for the fastest and easiest solution. But, not all head lice treatments are created equal, especially when it comes to over-the-counter hacks like shampoo, conditioner and vegetable oil. Experimenting with these products can get…

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

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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….

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Americans Freak Over Lice. But Not Everyone Does.

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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…

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How to Prevent the Spread of Lice at Slumber Parties

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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…

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