It seems that the debate continues regarding the no nit policy issue.  My personal opinion is that they work when done properly and they help to reduce lice infestations in the school population.  I am very glad that my children's school has one because lice cases are identified early giving parents a head start on treatment and checking.  I also appreciate that after I have done the hard work of getting the lice out of my children's hair that they are not sent back into an environment where they could easily get it back.  The schools that Lice Squad Canada works with  appreciate the help and report a lowing if not solving of their lice cases.  See the article printed in today's Toronto Star and let me know your thoughts.

http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/newsfeatures/article/757301--a-zero-tolerance-for-head-lice-may-be-wrong-headed

Lice Squad Canada calls for an end to the STIGMA surrounding head lice.

Wouldn’t it be nice to see our society regard head lice with a little TLC instead of fear, shame and disgusts?   For the individual who has contracted head lice, a TIMELY, LOVING and CORRECT treatment approach is needed.  For the bugs themselves, a little TLC, TERMINATE LICE COMPLETELY works for me.

The staff providing our head lice committee training and head lice seminars are the same staff that provide our professional head lice removal services. These are the experts in the field of head lice identification, treatments, education and prevention. When you hire Lice Squad Canada for your school, camp or daycare you receive the added bonus of having a professional on site to provide consultations to parents who have been told that their child has lice. We also provide on site lice removal services, and can oversee your first school-wide screening to make sure that the head checkers are doing a thorough and accurate inspection. We are there to answer questions and offer support every step of the way.
We are available to provide head lice inspections for your school, camp or daycare. The fee is the same as our hourly rate for head lice removal services.

Head Lice Seminars Everything you ever wanted to know about head lice, from identification and treatment to prevention. This 1 to 2 hour hands-on seminar is beneficial for parents, teachers, child care workers, public health nurses and hospital workers. Learn the newest information on Super Lice, safe treatment options and prevention tips. Real samples of lice, nits, and nit imposters. Requirements are an overhead projector, JVC or DVD player for video and at least two weeks notice of desired booking.

Recently I asked some of my franchise owners if they would be interested in writing about their experience as a franchisee of Lice Squad Canada. Here is a lovely testimonial that I got today. For more you can see franchise testimonials by clicking the franchise button on the home page of http://www.licesquad.com

Identifying Head Lice

Every parent needs to know the facts of lice. Why?  Millions of North Americans will get head lice this year.  Will you know what to do? 

Welcome to my brand new blog and my adventures as a Nit Picky mom.  I am going to do my best to share as much information and as I can about the issue of head lice from a professional perspective but I also want to inject some humour, interesting stories and personal information about my life as a Nit Picky mom and business woman.