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Daily Jungle Sunscreen Application & Removal Guide For Kids

Summer is here! Fun in the sun with your kids means making memories, but it also means battling with sunscreen application and removal. Using sun protection with skin-safe ingredients is a major part of a child’s summertime wellness routine, but did you know that proper sunscreen removal is just as important? How to pick a safe sunscreen for kids It all starts with choosing the right sunscreen. After testing the safety and efficacy of more than 1,800 SPF products, researchers at The Environmen
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Independent Evening Routine for Kids!

10 Things Kids Can Do Themselves to Reset Your Nighttime Routine Do you love your kids to the moon and back, but could really use less chaos and more calm? Does an easier evening that’s actually a little more fun sound like a dream? Daily Jungle’s 10-step Bedtime Bliss Routine can turn your dream into reality - follow these steps to create an Independent Evening Routine for Kids! Not sure where to begin? I like to call these my 10 "I'm the master of my routine" steps. Even kids as young as ag
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Independent Morning Routine For Kids

10 Things Kids Can Do Themselves to Start Each Day Do you ever feel like you have to be your child's own personal hype squad to get them moving in the morning? I hear you - that was me with my three boys. But when my cheers morphed into a growl and my volume reached a stadium-level roar, I knew something had to change. I experimented with a million and one things until I found the magic trick to share with you here - keep reading to learn how to create an Independent Morning Routine for Kids!
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How To Talk To Your Kids About Coronavirus

A global pandemic isn’t something most of us were prepared for as parents. Sure, we already knew we’d need to talk to our kids about bullying and social justice and mental health — but coronavirus feels a whole new level of difficult conversation. From wearing face masks to social distancing, talking to kids about keeping ourselves and one another safe during this time can be a challenge. It all starts explaining what COVID-19 actually is, which can be a confusing topic for kids and adults alik
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10 Tips for Telling Your Children You Have Cancer

A cancer diagnosis affects your entire family. As difficult as it may be, having an open dialogue with your children about the impact that your cancer will have on your lives can help them cope with their emotions and avoid confusion. It is important to be upfront with your children about your disease, your treatment plan and your prognosis. 10 Tips for Talking to Your Children 1. Talk Simply. Use simple, age appropriate terms to explain your diagnosis. Sometimes, older children will want a mo
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5 Insider Wig Accessories for a Salon Look

When wearing a wig, basic accessories like shampoo, conditioner, a wide tooth comb and a wig cap, may seem like the only essentials you need. However, if you plan to wear your wig often, you may want to invest in a few additional accessories to make wig wearing easier and more comfortable. Experts have a few tricks in their bag to achieve a comfortable fit and a salon look. Here are our top 5 insider wig accessories to style and wear your wig like an expert! While you wig may look great right o
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Cancer and the Workplace

The decision to return to work after cancer treatment or to work during treatment is a very personal one. The type of work that you do, the length of time that your treatment will last and the intensity of your side effects will all contribute to this decision. Your doctor is the best resource for helping determine when and if you are ready to return to work, but once you get the go ahead, there are still considerations to be made. For most cancer patients, some changes to the work schedule and
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How to Grieve and Cope with Hair Loss

Individuals experience hair loss for many reasons. Whether its as a side effect of chemotherapy treatment, alopecia, aging or other causes, hair loss can result in the same types of emotional stress. Issues with self esteem and anxiety can arise when experiencing hair loss, resulting in the need to grieve the loss of one's hair. Grief can be seen and felt in many forms. Typically, there are five stages or grief: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Not everyone will experience
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Getting a Free Wig: American Cancer Society Wigs

When a cancer patient loses their hair, it can often be a startling and difficult experience that adds additional stress to an already stressful situation. Wearing a wig is one way to cope with hair loss and help make cancer patients look and feel their best while undergoing treatment.  With all of the medical costs associated with treatments, finding the discretionary funds to purchase a wig can sometimes be a challenge. The first option for someone looking for a wig is to purchase one from a
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Compulsive Disorders: Pulling Out Eyelashes

People who have Trichotillomania feel the urge to pull out body hair and often participate in this behavior in a ritualistic manner, doing so at a certain time of the day or in certain situations. The causes of the disorder are unknown, but many medical professionals believe that brain abnormalities, stress, anxiety and depression could be to blame. One common symptom of the disorder is the compulsion to pull out eyelashes. Eyelash pulling is the most prevalent form of the disorder, occurring i
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Christmas Toy Drive for Children with Cancer

Each year, the holiday season brings with it a sense of giving and community. In the cancer community, there are many organizations accepting donations for cancer patients all over the world. One organization that is very near and dear to our hearts is right here in Houston, Texas. Brennan's Buddies collects toys to give to children on the Oncology floor at Texas Children's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center each year at Christmas time. The Brennan's Buddies organization was founded by the fa
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Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

The holiday season can be stressful for even the most healthy people. Adding a cancer diagnosis to the hustle and bustle of the holidays can seem overwhelming to say the least – but it doesn't have to be. With a little planning and an open mind, the holidays can be an enjoyable time for cancer patients and their families. If you live near your family members, celebrating the holidays together may be as simple as making a ten minute drive. If spending the holidays with family means extensive tra
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What to Do When Your Hair Falls Out

Experiencing hair loss can be a traumatic and stressful experience full of unknowns. Finding out why your hair falls out can help to alleviate some of the stress associated with hair loss; but once you know the answer as to why your hair is falling out, it's time to figure out how you're going to deal with it. Management of the symptoms of hair loss is an important part of helping relieve some of the emotional stressors that come with hair loss. Whether your hair loss is caused by chemotherapy t

Hormones & Hair Loss

Hair loss is common, affecting an estimated 35 million men and 21 million women in the U.S. alone at some point in their lives. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly 50% of adults in the U.S. will experience thinning hair by age 40. While chemotherapy can lead to hair loss, there are other underlying causes including aging, hormonal imbalances, certain medical conditions like alopecia, emotional stress, medications, and the use of hair care products themselves. Hair loss can c

Autoimmune Related Hair Loss

According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, more than 50 million people in the U.S. have at least one autoimmune disease. They affect far more women than men and often start during childbearing years. The immune system is a network of cells and tissues throughout the body including bone marrow, the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and white blood cells. These work together to defend the body from invasion and infection. An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body's immune syst

Retro Swimwear & Vintage Swim Caps

Retro swimwear has played an important role in both fashion and function. Vintage swim caps are currently all the rage in the fashion world and are making waves with wearers around the world. The variety of colors, shapes and styles of these caps contribute to the overall popularity of vintage swim caps as we know them today. Swim Caps have a deep and interesting historical significance. Swim caps as we know them today first hit the scene back in 1883 when rubber was invented. Prior to that, cl

Synthetic Hair vs. Human Hair Wigs | Headcovers

1. Styling Versatility. Many human hair wigs can be colored, permed and styled just like your own hair. Keep in mind that it is important to take your wig to a stylist who is experienced in dealing with human hair wigs if you wish to alter the style. 2. Texture. Human hair wigs come in a variety of textures, so you can match your own hair texture very closely. 3. Longevity. With proper care, human hair wigs can last a year or more when worn daily. 4. Natural Look. Human hair wigs feel great a

What is Trichotillomania?

Trichotillomania is a disorder that affects approximately 2-4% of the American population. People who are affected by this condition repeatedly pull out their hair, pick at their skin, or participate in other repetitive behaviors involving damaging the skin or hair. Often, this compulsion becomes unmanageable and requires medical treatment. It can interfere with a person's relationships, affect their work life, and create a negative body image for the affected individual. Typically, people thin

What Is Alopecia?

Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system sends signals to white blood cells to attack healthy hair follicle cells. This causes the hair follicles to shrink, resulting in varying degrees of visible hair loss on the scalp and sometimes on the face and body. While there is no known cure for alopecia, the condition can resolve spontaneously. Once the immune system stops attacking the healthy cells, it is possible for hair to grow back during the next hair cycle. The word
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How to Style a Synthetic Wig

With today's quality synthetic wigs, styling your hair has never been easier! There are just a few tips and tricks to keep your synthetic wig looking its best. Here are our Top 10 wig styling tips for synthetic wigs. Invest in a spray bottle filled with clean, cool water to lightly spritz your wig when styling. Spritzing the wig with the spray bottle and using your fingers to style can help to revitalize limp strands or smooth frizz without washing the entire wig while also removing static elec
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