Joanna Fortune: My son is being teased because he had headlice 

As parents, we need to be mindful of how we respond and react to the arrival of headlice as our children soak up our emotional and behavioural responses

'It’s crucial to take a no-blame, no-shame approach.'

Joanna Fortune

CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPIST

My seven-year-old son picked up headlice at the start of the school term, which we treated quickly at home. He told his classmates at the time, and I wish he hadn’t because a few have constantly been teasing him in the yard about being dirty. It’s very upsetting for him. I’ve spoken to his teacher, who says it will probably blow over. What can I do in the meantime?