Parents, if you have a child between the ages of 3 to 11 years of age , the problem of head lice may pose a problem. That's the age span when most are often infected by those pesky parasitic insects. These insects are often transferred by someone who, has head lice and spreads them by sharing combs, hats etc. Head lice are a common problem . It is estimated that 12 million to 20 million people are infested each year in the United States alone.
Wondering what are head lice ?
Head lice are tiny insects with claws that grab at your hair shaft. Head lice are usually found near the scalp in children's hair as well as some adults. These insects, can dwell around the eyebrows and eyelashes . Head lice do bite and it causes an allergic reaction such as itching.
The eggs of head lice , called nits, are found mostly at the hair shaft often mistaken as dandruff. As nits , grow into head lice the take on the size of a small grain mainly, a sesame seed. Did you know by feeding on human blood head lice can live up to a month on your head , especially a child. They tend to die off in about 2 days after falling off of a person.
How are head lice spread?
Head lice are passed from person to person , clothing. Children often share things and the infected child will pass it on. It's almost like catching a cold . You can prevent your child from catching head lice by educating your child not to share clothing,combs,or other objects such as towels,brushes,stuffed animals, pillows.
Check your child each day for any unusual scratching near the head. Wash your child's hair every week if possible. Children love to play in the playground and there are all kinds of germs and pesky insects lurking about. So after your is finish playing outdoor that is the best time to check.
Head lice move away from light and you will see them . If your unsure that your child may have head lice, you can check with your child's health provider or school nurse. There are plenty of over the counter solutions that will help your remove the nits in your child's hair. Also , please was their bedding ,clothing ,stuffed animals in hot water. If your child shares a bed with an sibling, please treat them as well.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
What To do If Your child Has Head Lice.
Parents, if you have a child between the ages of 3 to 11 years of age , the problem of head lice may pose a problem. That's the age span when most are often infected by those pesky parasitic insects. These insects are often transferred by someone who, has head lice and spreads them by sharing combs, hats etc. Head lice are a common problem . It is estimated that 12 million to 20 million people are infested each year in the United States alone.
Wondering what are head lice ?
Head lice are tiny insects with claws that grab at your hair shaft. Head lice are usually found near the scalp in children's hair as well as some adults. These insects, can dwell around the eyebrows and eyelashes . Head lice do bite and it causes an allergic reaction such as itching.
The eggs of head lice , called nits, are found mostly at the hair shaft often mistaken as dandruff. As nits , grow into head lice the take on the size of a small grain mainly, a sesame seed. Did you know by feeding on human blood head lice can live up to a month on your head , especially a child. They tend to die off in about 2 days after falling off of a person.
How are head lice spread?
Head lice are passed from person to person , clothing. Children often share things and the infected child will pass it on. It's almost like catching a cold . You can prevent your child from catching head lice by educating your child not to share clothing,combs,or other objects such as towels,brushes,stuffed animals, pillows.
Check your child each day for any unusual scratching near the head. Wash your child's hair every week if possible. Children love to play in the playground and there are all kinds of germs and pesky insects lurking about. So after your is finish playing outdoor that is the best time to check.
Head lice move away from light and you will see them . If your unsure that your child may have head lice, you can check with your child's health provider or school nurse. There are plenty of over the counter solutions that will help your remove the nits in your child's hair. Also , please was their bedding ,clothing ,stuffed animals in hot water. If your child shares a bed with an sibling, please treat them as well.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Helping your child believe in themselves!
Helping our children believe in themselves is a tough job. Most kids tend to follow others who don't display good manners. There are some who can and will display good behavior's . Children who watch a lot of television , often watch shows that are not good for them to watch. We have to spend time with our kids. Let's turn off the T.V. for once and grab a book. Encourage your child to read . Have them tell you what they just read and to explain it in detail. This stimulates the brain and your kid will be happy to share this info with you.
Kids , love to be read to. A whole new world unfolds for them. I from the ole' school. We did not have all these gadgets that they have now. We would play jacks,hopscotch,double dutch. All those games that involved a group of our friends. Anybody, could play and join in on the fun. Dodge ball was another great game as well as hide and go seek. These days, kids are lazy . They don't know about these games. They know a lot about other things that are really not that important. Let's talk to our kids and show them how to be children again and not to grow up so fast. They can be anything they want to be. It will take some hard work and determination and self discipline. Most of all , our love and prayers !
Thursday, September 3, 2009
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