The head-count on lice infestations is growing each year, yet head lice have become resistant little buggers, immune to many of the traditional prescribed treatments. So how can you treat a child's head lice infestation while keeping your home, your own head, and your child's self-esteem intact? Now there's an answer for the millions of families plagued by persistent lice. Based on their award-winning, acclaimed video, Joan Sawyer and Roberta MacPhee--otherwise known as the Lice Ladies--present panicked parents with a safe, effective five-step treatment plan to end stubborn cases of head lice once and for all. In an informal, easy-to-read, and often humorous voice, the Lice Ladies offer help for families bugged by lice, including:--Bug Off! Their famous Head Lice to Dead Lice plan for treatment and prevention of head lice infestations--An itchy subject: the social, emotional, and legal issues associated with head lice--Lice through the ages: A history of lice and their treatments, including chemicals, oils, and folk remedies--Nit picking: how to effectively check for, comb through, and pick out lice--House keeping: how to keep your home lice-free (without becoming obsessive-compulsive)--Other essential tips on what parents, kids, and schools can do to banish and prevent head lice, including a helpful resource list of doctors, organizations, public health departments, websites, and more Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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