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 The Bipolar Child by Dr. Demitri and Janice Papalos 
-This was actually the
first book I read on bipolar in kids and it was very good... it gave a lot
of info on everything I wanted to know about meds symptoms etc. It was a
very good book. ~Sam
- The original ground breaking book on Pediatric Bipolar with excellent
chapters on the genetics and Neuropsychiatric testing as well as the basics
of meds and other vital information.
~curlywhirly
Authors website:
http://bipolarchild.com/
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Bipolar Disorders: A Guide to Helping Children & Adolescents by Mitzi Waltz
-An in depth guide to the
symptoms, causes, treatments and ways to manage the illness.
Ms. Walsh actually discusses the darker side of things that many of the
other books don't touch, such as deciding on hospitalization, etc. It's a
little older than the others, so the med information may not be as up to
date, but, if you were going to read one book on pediatric BP to learn more
about it, this would be it.~
Bryna Hebert
Brainstorm parents rate this
book:
 4/5
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New Hope for Children and Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder by Dr, Boris Birmaher
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 Raising A Moody Child by Mary Fristad and Jill S. Goldberg Arnold
- A very practical guide to the nuts and bolts
of raising a child with Bipolar. Helps parents help their children how to
develop practical tools to cope with common difficulties. Favorite quote:
"It's not your fault, but it is your responsibility."
~curlywhirly
Brainstorm parents rate this
book:
1/3
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 The Ups and Downs of Raising a Bipolar Child by Judith Lederman and Candida Fink, M.D
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This is a great book for parents who are
dealing with bipolar children. It is a very parent friendly look at the
rollercoaster we find ourselves on while living with our children who
have bipolar disorder. Some great parenting techniques are discussed as
well as educational issues. Parents will find they are not alone in
their struggles. Its nice to have a book from the parental point of
view. Dr. Fink does a great job of adding little tidbits of professional
advice along the way.
~ scifinut
I think its a terrific book IF you're new to
the bp scene... totally geared for newbies... very simply written.
~Suzanne1972
Authors
website:
http://www.parentingbipolars.com/
Brainstorm parents rate this
book:
7/10
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 Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications for Kids by Dr. Timothy Wilens
is a great book for
gaining the basic knowledge about medications that is essential
knowledge for
any parent of a child with brain disorders.
-This is an excellent "starter" book along with The
Bipolar Child. It's not as fabulous for research junkies/parents very
experienced with BP and meds. I often recommend this book to parents new
to the BP world because it is relatively short and straightforward.
~RGS
Brainstorm parents rate this
book:
1/2
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