Hey Friends!!👩🏻‍⚕️👋🏼I'm Dr. Ashley Mayer, practicing family physician and mother of two awesome kiddos, age 13 and 5, formulator of the very best, purest supplements for your kiddos and family (link in bio 🙌🏼 ), and creator of the 💉 Strategy Guide (link in bio💥) ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 👧🏼 Did you know lice aren’t a sign of poor hygiene—it just means there has been close contact with someone who had them. ⁠ ⁠ Lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on the human scalp. Although head lice typically don't pose a serious health risk, they can cause considerable discomfort and be difficult to remove. ⁠ ⁠ If your child’s school sends home a lice notice, these steps can help reduce the risk of your child catching lice. ⤵️ ⁠ ⁠ ✅ Encourage Kids to Avoid Sharing Hair Accessories: Like brushes, hats, scarves, and headphones. ⁠ ⁠ ✅ Keep Long Hair Tied Back: Lice have an easier time attaching to loose hair. If you’ve received notice of lice in a classmate at school, keep your child's long hair tied back. ⁠ ⁠ ✅ Check for Lice at Least Once a Week During Outbreaks at School: Pay close attention to the nape of the neck, behind the ears, and the crown of the head. ⁠ ⁠ ✅ Use Natural Deterrents: Essential oils like tea tree, lavender, geranium, and cedarwood may help deter lice. These can be diluted and sprayed on the hair and also on clothing and backpacks. ⁠ ⁠ 🔗☝🏼Tap this post in my bio to learn how to manage head lice and when its time to see your doctor + get my full DIY Lice Spray recipe.