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Hollywood Leading Stars Caught With Head Lice
Hollywood stars seem to be in a class all their own. Glamorous makeup artists, personal stylists and hairdressers even make them appear much more beautiful and refined than everyday, normal people. Think of some of your most loved actors and actresses. What would you think if you heard they’d been battling a nasty case of […]
Continue readingA Brief Look At the History of Headlice
Long before human beings had shampoos and soaps to clean their bodies lice have clung to human heads. With modern scientific discoveries that show us just how long these pesky critters have been bothering humankind, it can be quite interesting to note the effect that lice have had on people throughout the ages. Head […]
Continue readingCan Adults Catch Lice, too?
We can not deny as parents that lice poses a risk for our school age children. Everywhere in the United States schools perform lice head checks, and many areas have lice clinics for people who need a professional opinion. However, did you know that adults are prone to lice in many public settings as well? […]
Continue readingStep by Step Guide to Removing Lice from Your Home
Here is a step by step guide in ensuring your home is totally free from lice and nits that may have been left to linger from an infected human head. After all members of your family have been effectively treated for head lice, ensuring your home is clean is the only way to prevent further […]
Continue readingHow Should I Tell My Child They Have Lice?
Parenting is never easy. The scariest part of it is that the way we as caretakers handle situations is likely to rub off on our children. Little ears are always listening and little eyes are always watching. When problems occur that we are unsure how to solve it can be daunting. Talking to your child […]
Continue readingThe Fear Factor – Head Lice in Your Home
Home sweet home. Where we live with our spouses, children and furry, four-legged friends. A place we love to be with the people we love to be with. A haven where we feel safe and can unwind from the stresses of life. We protect this home at any cost. Alarm systems, guard dogs, fences, locked […]
Continue readingFun, Friends, Family and Fall
All through the months of October and November, there are opportunities to strengthen relationships with fall time activities that create memories and lasting bonds between loved ones. At Lice Clinics of America, St. Charles this is one of our favorite times of the year! We would like to give you some great ideas on ways […]
Continue readingAre Kids Getting Lice From Selfies?
Our kids are often around their classmates and friends, whether they are playing outside, taking a nap or taking part in a popular modern past time: taking selfies. Study About Selfies We hope your kids don’t come home with lice but a recent study shows that selfies may increase their chances. Scientists recently studied over […]
Continue readingQuick Facts About Head Lice
What have you heard about head lice? Did you know that about 6-10 million kids get head lice per year? Or that lice have evolved into super lice, making them resistant to many over-the-counter lice treatments? This has made head lice much more difficult to get rid of. Most parents know they don’t want their […]
Continue reading5 Tips For Raising Children
Parenting: the 9-letter word that nobody is an expert at. Sometimes our main goal is to just keep our kids alive. For those of you who are ready to stretch your goals and reach for the stars, here are 5 tips to raise independent, self-sufficient children. 1. Let Your Kids Fail Babying our children is […]
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