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The lazy mother’s guide to parenting – Independent Online

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

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The lazy mother's guide to parenting
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When my daughter's teacher asked them to tell their parents that there was a case of head lice in the school, she piped up saying 'Oh that's OK - head lice only live in clean hair and my mom never washes mine so we'll be fine'. The shame. ...

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Help, my child has nits! – Independent Online

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

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Help, my child has nits!
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Head lice are rife in primary schools, where children play and work in very close circumstances, so the infestation spreads easily. More than a third of children get nits, writes Dr Ellie Cannon. They are more of a nuisance than ...
To get rid of head lice, follow-up treatment neededMonsters and Critics.com

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Stuck at home with head lice – Independent Online

Friday, September 16th, 2011

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Stuck at home with head lice
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Nits, nymphs, cooties, head lice - call them what you will, but these six-legged creatures ultimately spell havoc in schools and households. According to new research, these lousy insects - or pediculosis humanus capitis, to give them their proper name ...
Can my pet catch head lice from my kids (or vice versa)?About - News & Issues

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