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The infestation of that tiny, creepy, six-legged creature has repercussions. As a parent, even hearing that your kid might have lice might sends shivers down your spine. When the dreaded event actually comes to be true, you are left stunned. A
The call from school informing you that your kid has acquired lice can be the most embarrassing moment of a parent’s life. However, it’s more difficult on the kid and you need to understand that. The sesame seed-sized, six-legged creature can
It’s never a good day when you get the call from your child’s school saying that your child is infested with lice and cannot return to school until they are lice-free. No matter how common lice are amongst children, they will
People are under the impression that dyeing their hair somehow makes them immune to lice – it doesn’t. Some absurd stories of mothers treating head-lice by putting hair relaxers in their child’s hair have also emerged. Chemicals found in hair-dyes and
You’ve made it a habit to have your kid regularly bathe. You’ve taught them that styling products are not good for their hair. You take your child to a local hairdresser at least once every 3 months to get their hair
“A healthy child shouldn’t be restricted from attending school because of head lice or nits” as per new guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Why is this such a hot debate for many? Unfortunately, this is because lice outbreaks
Contracting head lice as an adult is humiliating, embarrassing, and stressful considering adults aren’t technically supposed to have this playground scourge. Yet an estimated 6 to 12 million infestations take place every year in the United States, not all of the
We’re quite close to ringing the New Year in, and if you aren’t glad to say goodbye to 2017, then you must certainly be eager to start over a new leaf in 2018! A lot of us make resolutions for the
Head lice infestations are quite the frequent occurrence. While they may be much more prevalent in children of school going age, practically anyone can fall victim to the parasites at any point in life. Head lice are not too particular about
Unlike other insects, head lice do not behave as bugs usually should during the winter. While most insects either migrate or hibernate to wait out the cold season, head lice survive and actually thrive during the winter days. That is because
According to the CDC, head lice are parasitic creatures that occur in three stages during their life cycle, and these stages are the egg (also called a nit), the nymph, and the adult louse. The eggs or nits are attached close
Whisper this seemingly innocent 4-letter word inside a preschool within hearing distance of a teacher or parent. You’ll experience a similar reaction of panic and worry of screaming ‘cops’ at an all-night frat party! As practical and sensible beings, humans manage
Growing out your hair can be a satisfying yet frustrating experience. There’s nothing like waves of long, lustrous locks, an eye-catching mane that has heads turning. However, the hair care that comes with such a venture is quite particular. Regular hair
Here’s a head-scratcher for you, if you’ll pardon the pun. Did you know that it doesn’t matter how clean your hair is, you’ll still get lice? That’s right. Even if you keep your luscious mane squeaky clean, there’s still a chance
In the times of increasing political turmoil, heated social debates, and a rise in millennial problems, we have to hold on to hope. Support each other, show empathy, and essentially remind ourselves that we should not let anything get between us.
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