I Don’t Remember Hearing About Head Lice When I was Growing Up

by Pamela Grimshaw on June 7, 2012

Head lice seem to be everywhere these days. Kids come home from schools and camps and sleepovers, itching their heads. Or you find out when the school nurse calls to give you the results of a routine head check—your child has nits (lice eggs) in her hair. Why are head lice so prevalent in our [...]

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Fear and Alienation Due to Head Lice

June 6, 2012

Moms contract head lice from their kids. Dads are sometimes included in the pest party, too. Your fear of catching lice from your child is understandable because they can quickly transfer from head to head. Even though the mere thought of head lice in your home can cause your head to itch, so can actual [...]

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Head Lice Bring Sheer Panic!

May 25, 2012

Got kids? Then one day soon, you may very well see a case of head lice in your family. If this happens to you, don’t succumb to panic. You may have visions of lice crawling everywhere in your house, ready to take over your life. Deny your urge to purge your dwelling of all things [...]

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Do We Have To Admit To Having Head Lice?

May 21, 2012

The stigma that sometimes goes along with having head lice is unfortunate and unnecessary, since contracting head lice has nothing to do with being dirty; lice are so prevalent these days—hese creepy crawlers get to the best of us! Instead of concerning yourself with the shame of it all, spend your energy obtaining an all [...]

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Head lice prevention—is it possible?

May 18, 2012

Kids will be kids. They are going to hug, wrestle, roll, tell secrets, sleep in the same bed, wear each others hats, and share sports equipment. They’re care free and we love them for it! But when it comes to head lice, the rules to share and love one another become blurry. Head lice happens—period. [...]

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Sleep better while she is at sleep away camp

May 16, 2012

It’s that wonderful time of year again. You’re pulling out the camp trunk and looking at the extensive packing list. 24 pairs of socks (as white as snow)—check. 24 pairs of underwear—check. Sleep away camp is a unique and exciting adventure for your child. She will gain independence and form friendships that can last a [...]

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Know the Proper Way to Check for Head Lice

July 20, 2010

So, talk of head lice is circulating… seemingly all of the time these days, right? And your blood pressure soars over the thought of it. But what the heck is it, anyway? And what exactly are you supposed to be looking for? Well, grab those reading glasses and some really good light (sunlight is excellent) and let’s get serious about how to properly check for head lice…

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Head Lice Removal Tips

July 9, 2010

How to Get Great Results Using YOUR HAPPYHEADS Home LICE Remedy FAMILY KIT Make sure to carefully follow all directions on the inserted card. Getting rid of lice can be tricky. Never expect “a cure” with one treatment. It is imperative that you re-shampoo with Happyheads Bye-Bye Lice Shampoo every 3-4 days for two weeks [...]

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Welcome to Melissa’s Blog.

July 8, 2010

Several years back, my darling little twins, Olivia and Luke, were scratching their heads. And scratching. And scratching. True, I did get a few of “those letters” home from school mentioning head lice in their classes. But I’m from Ohio, and we never had lice there (ha!), so thoughts of my children with this “condition” was, well, unthinkable. In fact, when I took “those letters” out of their backpacks, I pro-actively dealt with the threat by whispering to myself: “Dear God, please don’t let my kids get lice…”

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