Things you want Junior to pick up at school: pencils, rulers, formidable tetherball skills.

Things you don’t: lice.

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Former Chicago public school teacher Suzy Lowell checks heads for signs of the insects. If she spots any, she gives instructions for ridding them from your home (starting with changing sheets and pillow cases) and will even hire a cleaning service to help. Lowell attacks itchy scalps with her own organic oil-based treatment and does follow-up visits, guaranteeing her work for two weeks after the final visit.

She’s just that picky.

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Photo: Courtesy of NoMoreNits

FETE
Fall Color Festival
What: Take in the reds, oranges, and yellows while you make nature-themed crafts, dip taffy apples, and decorate pumpkins.
Why: Fun is in season.
When: Sat.-Nov. 1. Daily, 7 a.m.-sunset.
Where: The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rt. 53, at I-88, Lisle (630-968-0074).

REGISTER
Holiday Drama Kids Puppet Workshop
What: Kids learn about the different types of puppets from pros at Adventure Stage Chicago before designing their own and staging a performance.
Why: You’re not afraid to pull strings.
When: Register now. Workshop held Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., at Fullerton Ave. To sign up, call 773-278-7471 ext. 173.

EAT
Duchamp’s Kids’ Dinner Deal
What: For tots ages 8 and under, pay their age for a meal (homemade marinara pizza, miniburgers, and more) at the modern American resto.
Why: Chef Michael Taus goes off-menu for young ones.
When: Tues.-Sun., 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: 2118 N. Damen Ave., at Charleston St. (773-235-6434).