It seems like the only news is bad news lately when it comes to anything out of Hollywood.  Supermodel Heidi Klum however shows that star power can bring a little joy to her lucky kids as well.  She was snapped recently during an ice skating session with her children in Aspen. 

While there is still a lot of negative news in the press about the certain superstar parents, it’s nice and refreshing to see some stars just being happy with their families. 

Yet, should the public at large even be privy to these private family moments?

It’s far to easy to find out a bit about anything about any celebrity (and their kids for that matter). 

While the famous parent may have signed up for life in the public eye, their children didn’t.

Some studies that have been done have even shown that having a famous parent can impact a child for the negative.  Especially if that parent and child compete for the spotlight.

An article from the FoxNews website really hits the topic spot on when it says:

And there can be issues whether the child becomes more or less successful than the famous parent, said Beverly Hills-based Dr. Carole Lieberman, who counsels a number of children of the rich and famous. She said celebrity parents can sabotage their offspring, consciously or not.

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Summer is near and on of the common activities that kids may be looking at is going to camp. While there is nothing wrong with that, the need to be aware that something may come back home with them if they are not careful. Things like lice which may come from another child which is really possible.

Head lice is a common condition – affecting six to 12 million children annually in the U.S. – spreading easily among children in group settings – at school, camp, etc. While there is no surefire way to prevent it, avoiding sharing personal items is definitely helpful in reducing incidence of head lice and controlling its spread.

The following tips from pediatrician Mary Ann LoFrumento, MD, author and producer of the Simply Parenting series of books and DVDs, may also help prevent children from spreading lice to friends and family members:

• Tell children not to share or borrow personal items used on the head or neck, such as combs, barrettes, helmets and headphones.
• Advise children to alert you immediately if their head itches (itching may not start until several weeks into the infestation).
• If your child is infested with head lice, wash all personal clothing, nightwear and bedding of infested persons with hot water (at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit) or expose these items to the heat of a clothes dryer for about 20 minutes. Any items that cannot be washed or put in a dryer should be sealed in a plastic bag for at least three days.
• Vacuum soft surfaces to remove any possible trace of lice; however, lice can only survive about one day without a human host, so lice eggs in carpeting and on furniture will die on their own.
• If you suspect you or your child has head lice, call your doctor and ask if prescription OVIDE® (malathion) Lotion, 0.5% is an appropriate treatment. OVIDE is a safe and effective, FDA-approved head lice treatment that kills both lice and their nits (eggs), with one application, in most cases, and has no reports of resistance in the U.S.
• Inspect other family members daily for at least two weeks looking for any trace of lice or nits (eggs).
• Avoid close contact with infested persons, their bedding and clothing until they have rid themselves of lice.

“When it comes to eradicating head lice, I recommend parents speak with their pediatrician to determine the best treatment,” says Dr. LoFrumento. “Making sure the product kills the live lice and the eggs, has no known cases of resistance, and has a good safety profile are critical factors in choosing a treatment, such as OVIDE, that will quickly eliminate head lice and prevent the lice ‘life cycle’ from continuing.”

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