Category: parenting

October National Bullying Prevention Month

There are many situations in which a child might find themselves the victim of bullying. If your child is dealing with a head lice infestation and their peers decide to pick on them, it can turn into a bullying situation. Here’s what parents should consider when it comes to preventing

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Keeping a Journal Beneficial for Kids

There are many opportunities that kids will have in their young lives that will be worth remembering. What better way to help children keep up with some of their favorite moments, relieve some stress and learn to enjoy writing than encouraging them to start a journal? Many parents who have

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Summertime Ways to Keep Kids School Ready

Summer is in full swing and that can mean that life gets a little hectic at home. Many parents worry that their kids will fall behind in the upcoming school year as they spend their summer days playing video games and sleeping in late. Here’s a few quick tips on keeping

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What You Should Never Say to a Kid with Head Lice

Every parent dreads the thought of their kid coming home with head lice. It can be really easy to overreact, think the worst, and honestly just kind of freak out. Rest assured, any parent who has dealt with head lice understands. The important thing is that you take a deep

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Beat Summer Boredom with A Summer Activity Jar

Summertime brings hotdogs roasting on the grill, beach balls, sunscreen and weeks of kids out of school. If your kids are anything like mine, a common phrase you will hear throughout the summer months is I’M BORED! Beat the summertime boredom with a Summer Activity Jar! This quick craft will

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Keeping Kids Active Shows Many Health Benefits

As parents, we all know that kids have energy to spare. What better way to help them work some of it out than getting your kids involved in local sports programs and activities? There are many benefits to kids participating in sports, physical activities and being part of a team.

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The Truth About Hygiene and Head Lice

Everyone has heard the gossip that only dirty people get head lice. Schools are swarming with kids who make fun of others who don’t shower, neglect to wash their hair or have unkempt clothing. So, as parents isn’t it our responsibility to teach our children the truth about head lice

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Live. Love. Lice.

Live. Love. Lice.

February is the time of year everyone is thinking of those they love. Yet as a parent, you know every day of your life is spent with your children and spouse in mind. When a lice infestation hits your house things can get incredibly stressful, making it a little harder

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Up-do Hairstyles May Lower Risk of Head Lice

Whether your little girl has short, medium or long hair it is always a good idea to pull it up into a style that prevents her hair from brushing up against others. This is a quick and easy way to help prevent lice. When children are young and attend schools,

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Which Condition is Causing Your Itchy Scalp?

Dermatologists will tell you there are many reasons a scalp can be itchy, experience a rash or be inflamed. Many are related to skin allergies. Others are the result of an autoimmune disease. Insect bites from head lice are a common cause of irritation. Fungal, bacterial or viral infections can

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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

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Are 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

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5 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

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Does Your Child Have a Symptom Of Head Lice?

Lice, the four-letter word that makes your skin crawl and itch (literally). If your school nurse or daycare center has notified you that your child may have lice, you’ll want to check your child and anyone else in your family, including yourself. Don’t put it off. Give them a head

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What The CDC Says About Head Lice

Head lice are a bit of a mystery to many parents. How does it happen? Where do they come from? How do you treat them? Should I quarantine my child? The panic and questions arise upon finding head lice in your child’s hair. That’s never a fun day. You may

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Coconut Oil: Try It At Your Own Risk

We have heard of every attempted lice treatment in the books. Some are just plain ridiculous, others have just simply become less effective over time because of super lice. One treatment that isn’t ridiculous but also isn’t the very best option is a coconut oil/ anise spray combination. On its own,

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Positive Discipline: Tips and Tricks For Parents- Part 2

We’re back with some more tips on disciplining your children in a positive way because let’s face it, there’s no such thing as too much parental advice. Every parent has their own way but here is what Katharine C. Kersey, the author of “The 101s: A Guide to Positive Discipline,”

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Quick Lice Treatment Facts For Parents

Head lice treatment can be frustrating. Lucky for you, we offer safe, effective and stress-free lice treatment at a reasonable cost. Don’t know much about lice treatment? Here are 4 facts about head lice that you may not know. 1. Lice Can Infect Anyone There’s not a certain nationality or style

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Family Gets Kicked Off Plane After Son Is Discovered With Lice

Are there policies in place for traveling with lice on a flight? According to Sports Analyst, Clay Travis, there are none online for Delta Airlines. However, that didn’t stop Delta employees from kicking his family off their plane because their son had head lice. Travis wrote about his family’s experience

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5 Values To Teach Children From A Young Age

As parents, we want our children to grow up learning important values, holding strong morals and being a good people. We want them to be happy and successful. Every genuine parent wants the absolute best for their children. Here are 5 values to teach our children at a young age. Value

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