child bipolar

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home

Forum

Newsletter

Chat

Book Store

FAQ

Medication

Parenting

Education

Support

Ask The Doctor

Treatment Guidelines

 

Parenting

Sometimes I really wish these kids came with a manual! In this section you will find information on parenting children with Bipolar. Parenting these children present an entirely new challenge on top of typical parenting challenges. On top of that, we are flooded with an inordinate amount of well meaning advice from friends, family, educators, other professionals and even strangers! There is never a lack of outside advice on just how to take care of these children and 'all that will go away'. If they only knew!

Seriously, as huge an issue as finding parenting strategies can be, avoiding unwanted advice that is often judgmental and condemning is often just as difficult. Those of us with more than one child can attest to the differences between each child and the need for adjustment as a parent to raise each child effectively. How many times have we said or heard the phrase 'they are so different it is like black and white (day and night)'? This is no less true in comparing bipolar children to their peers who do not have bipolar disorder or even two children with bipolar.

Here you will find some parenting strategies and information that have been found to work for many who have struggled through finding what worked for their children with bipolar disorder. These will be some basic outlines that will require fine tuning for your child. Hopefully, if you are interested in perusing these pages you will find something that will make your life easier.

Resources      
Book Store Find Professional Help First Psychiatrist Visit Useful Sites
Brainstorm Chat Message Boards Brainstorm Newsletter Definintions
       
Parenting      
FAQ Caregiver Stress and Compassion Fatigue Low Expressed Emotion Discipline
ADHD vs. Bipolar Resiliency Teen Issues Weight Gain
Communication Respite Unwanted Advice Learning Challenges
Stop Suicide Surviving The Holidays Why Charting? Kindling Theory
Resources (Book Store) Anosognosia (Lack of Insight) Communicating with Professionals  
       
Medical Issues      
Comorbid Disorders Autism/PDD Lab Tests Lack of Insight
Antidepressant Controversy Mood Charts Support

 

Kindling Theory
Treatment Guidelines Avoiding Prescription Errors Side Effects Golden Rules of Treatment

 

 

 

THE FINE PRINT

The information on these web pages is the compilation of parents who are trying to help our kids and in the process help others as well. The information found on this site is intended solely for informational, educational and support purposes only.  There are no claims made of medical, legal, educational or other advice nor are there any guarantees implied. Do not make any medication or therapy changes, legal, educational or other decisions based on information found here without first consulting a professional who knows your child and family. Many websites, books and other sources are referenced for information, such reference does not imply endorsement.

Copyright © Crackerjack, Curlywhirly and Wickedpenmeister (2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007) 

Site Map