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Head lice – we've all been there, but they can be controlled so don't worry.
I know it's a pain, but the best way to avoid these little visitors taking up residency in your child's hair is by being vigilant. As a matter of course I would check her hair every day especially if it is long. I suggest you spend time each evening carefully brushing or combing through the hair to look for egg cases (nits) or the actual insects. Turn this chore into a ritual and make the most of the time – do some spellings or the times tables, tell stories or just have a chat. Each morning, do a shorter brush through and if possible tie your child's hair back.
If your child has long hair and you are getting really desperate because she is regularly being re-infested, a new hairstyle such as a short bob might be easier, though this is not a foolproof solution (my boys all have short hair and still got head lice). If you do get her hair cut, you need to be aware that many hairdressers will not handle any head with an infestation, so you will still have to get rid of the visitors first.
If your child does come home with nits, remember it is not her fault. Notify the school, so they can let other parents know that there are cases of head lice in the class and that they too should check their children's hair. Make sure you check your hair too, remember, head lice prefer clean hair. Hey, but just think how vibrant and shiny your hair will become with all this attention you are giving it!
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