Thanksgiving is the first holiday where school is let out for several days, and families and friends gather together. Seeing relatives and loved ones not seen for some time often means more hugging and cuddling. This creates an opportunity for head lice to spread. Head lice actually don’t care what time of the year it […]
For years, the only head lice removal remedies were to manually go through each strand of hair to “nit-pick” or comb out all of the lice and lice eggs (nits). Head lice have been around since the beginning of time. Even Cleopatra was buried with golden lice combs! More recently, head lice shampoos, over-the-counter treatments, […]
American Academy of Pediatricians Updates Head Lice Guidance In 2015 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its guidance on head lice treatment as new products were introduced after the academy’s 2010 report. The new report was published in the journal Pediatrics, and it highlights some exciting new developments in the battle against head […]
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a cause that Lice Clinics of America – Cypress firmly supports. When it comes to the topic of bullying, the conversation almost always revolves around children and teens. However, parents are sometimes bullied about their parenting choices. For example, a parent will post online questions or provide advice on how to solve […]
Back-to-school time is a busy time for parents and students. The weeks prior to school are filled with shopping for clothes, backpacks and school supplies as well as last minute trips to squeeze every bit out of the summer. Parents often worry about how their children will like their teacher and whether they’ll get along […]
Back to School is a stressful time for families. It takes time for children and parents to adjust to new schedules, teachers, homework, and after school activities. Even with all of the preparation, planning and amazing organizational skills of parents who are juggling work and home life, no one schedules time to have head lice. “Head lice […]
