How to Talk About Lice with Other Parents

Head lice can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, especially amongst adults. When it comes to neighborhood gatherings, PTA meetings, or lunch with the girls, the last thing anyone wants is to bring up the uncomfortable topics. Head lice is one of those topics though that seems to wedge its way into conversation at the most inconvenient times, usually when it’s too late and an infestation has occurred. But as parents isn’t it our job to have the tough discussions ahead of time. So, how can we talk to our peers to help avoid the head lice situation?

Be Open

Honesty is always the best policy. Be open about your head lice concerns and that you would like to discuss a plan incase of head lice infestation in your neighborhood, friend group, or school system. Explain how open communication can be helpful. It’s best to know if an infestation occurs you can alert others of potential contact instead of feeling ashamed. Head lice is nothing to be ashamed of, as it can happen to anyone and opening these lines of communication can help set the tone for infestations to come. Help others to know they are not alone in this, and it’s something you as parents will get through together.

Be Knowledgeable

Learn your head lice facts. Having some information to bring to the table can help to ease other parents’ minds and prepare them. Often people are afraid of head lice but knowing how they behave and how to eliminate them effectively will put their mind at ease. Discuss the difference between common myths they’ve heard and the reality of head lice. Learn together by reading expert blogs or information to prepare yourselves.

Be Prepared

Come up with a game plan in case of an infestation. Discuss common and effective treatment strategies in your area. California’s Lice Clinic offers a fast, chemical free treatment that dehydrates the lice leaving you lice free guaranteed! Set up a system for informing each other or those you had recent contact with of the situation. When a plan has already been set in place, no one will be caught off guard if the need to enact it arises. Research your school’s head lice policy and add it into your action plan. The more prepared you are the less stressful an infestation will be.

Be Cordial

Sometimes talking about head lice is still hard and there are still individuals that just don’t want to talk. We encourage you to still include them in your planning but in a kind and friendly manner. Write a letter or send an email including the information discussed above. Explain your concerns about lice and the facts you’ve learned. Give them all the information they need to be just as prepared as those who took place in the discussion. Send them the action plan, as well as, a list of treatment options and a copy of the school lice policy.

Be sure to keep the lines of communication with other parents in your area open. Talking about head lice and having a plan in mind can be one of the best preventatives. Keep yourself informed and prepared for head lice, but remember head lice is never your family’s fault. If parents work together, then you are never in it alone!

If you have any head lice related questions or need lice removal treatment don’t hesitate to contact us! At California’s Lice Clinic we are here to help! Our heated removal process guarantees to remove head lice in 1 quick and safe treatment! To learn more or to schedule an appointment visit us here, email INFO@LCASACRAMENTO.COM, or call 916-380-3153 .