How After-School Activities Help Children

With the idea of saving taxpayer money, many politicians want to discontinue all types of after-school activities. Activities like clubs, music and even all types of sports. If nothing else, school districts should be promoting after-school activities for children. Studies show that after-school activities help children learn today and how to prepare for later in life.

How to Get Rid of Head Lice in Children

Head lice in children are a very common problem and one that parents worry about. Head lice in children are so common, it is second only to the common cold and is a communicable problem that affects at least 6 million people in the US per year, mostly children. This article will look at different head lice treatments.

Ivermectin: A Possible New Head Lice Treatment

Ivermectin has been used by veterinarians for years and is approved by the FDA for use on river blindness and roundworm parasites. There are new studies that show it could also be used on head lice and at least one company has been approved to use it for head lice.

The Health Risks of Fake Marijuana

Fake marijuana, also known as K2, Spice and other names, gives a high that is similar to marijuana and kids today are smoking it. As if parents needed something new to watch out for, fake marijuana is banned in most states, but can still be found. There are serious health risks associated with these products.