Summer is that time of the year that we have the fondest memories of from our childhood. For those of us lucky enough to live in places like Coral Springs, nearby beaches have always been a favorite destination. While helping your kids build fun memories that will stay with them through their lifetime, be sure the annoying itching and scratching of head lice does not become a problem they have to deal with. Let's start by going over a few misconceptions you, as a parent, may have about head lice and your child's chances of becoming infested with them at the beach.

Facts About Head Lice at the Beach

Parents need to realize that the bright sunlight that is abundant at the beach does not kill lice. In fact, they thrive in an environment that includes heat and humidity. Also, they can hold their breath for up to four hours, so don't count on that ocean swim killing them. Perhaps worst of all, at the beach, there's no personnel who might do lice head checks such as they might get at a school or a summer camp if they start showing signs of them. …show more content…
The main thing is to talk to them, and be sure to mention that they should never share hats, towels or anything else that may touch their head. Additionally, you should know that head lice can take four to six weeks before they start causing the tell-tale head scratching that makes you or your child aware of the existence of a