The Bipolar Child, by Demitri F. Papolos, M.D. and Janice Papolos This book is the "Bible" for parents of bipolar children. If you even
suspect your child might have bipolar disorder, get this book and read
it. It won't help you with homeschooling, but it will help you
understand what is going on with your child, what your options are and
how to find the resources you need. It also contains a lengthy chapter
on medications.
The Explosive Child, by Ross W. Greene, PhD Another "must read" for parents of children who have rages. It is
recommended in "bipolar circles" almost as often as The Bipolar Child. I
found it to be good at explaining what was going on with my daughter but
felt the recommendations were unrealistic. But now, much further into
the process, I see that many of the recommendations are vital.
Especially the excellent way of handling the "pick your battles
carefully".
Stop Walking on Eggshells, by Paul T. Mason, M.S. and Randi Kreger This book is really about dealing with people who have Borderline
Personality Disorder, however, the symptoms are very similar to bipolar
disorder. The advice in this book may help you deal with what your child
may say or do. Remember, Borderline Personality Disorder is not usually
diagnosed until someone is a teenager or young adult and seems to be
more "intentional" in the things the person says or does. Some believe
it is caused by severely bad parenting, but many are beginning to
believe
it is, like bipolar disorder, a chemical imbalance in the brain.
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