Review "Highly informative and compassionate...reflects a deep understanding of the children and their families. This unique approach demystifies the disorder, eases the apprehension that parents feel, and equips them to better work with the professionals who treat and educate their children. [The] memorable concepts and metaphors [in this book]...will long remain with their readers." --Demitri F. Papolos, M.D. and Janice Papolos, authors of The Bipolar Child "Psychiatric nurse McDonnell and child psychiatrist Wozniak's book on parenting bipolar children stands out from the many other books available on the topic."--Library Journal "Janet Wozniak is THE authority on childhood bipolar disorder. Indeed, she discovered it, and in doing so she's saved or improved many lives."--Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., coauthor of Driven to Distraction About the Author Mary Ann McDonnell, A.P.R.N., B.C., is the executive director of S.T.E.P. Up 4 Kids, a nonprofit organization supporting children and teens with bipolar disorder. A clinical university instructor, she also maintains a private practice in pediatric psychopharmacology. Janet Wozniak, M.D., is the director of Pediatric Bipolar Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, and assistant professor of psychiatry there and at Harvard Medical School.
A**R
Positive Parenting for Bipolar Kids
I have been extremely pleased with this book - thurs/friday/saturday - I have already read 1/2 way through it - it has great information - a lot of what is in here I have heard from other parents who have the same issues and from her therapist - and a lot of things I hadn't known about the disease - I can't wait to finisht the book - I hope other parents out there that are struggling with (Adolescent Bipolar) especially in the early stage (which is where I am) read this book - It is written on a level that any one can understand - it is on the common persons level - and it is easy reading - If you have a child who has recently been diagnosed with Bipolar (as I have, since the end of March 2010) I highly recommend this book - the Appendix is full of great contact information and where to seek more information - my advise is to get all the information you can and learn from it - This is heartbreaking when it is your own child - I can not recommend this book enough to those of you struggling out there looking, reaching for answers - It hasn't answered all of my questions (not sure anyone can) but it is a great comfort - and the copyright date is 2009 - so the information is fairly current - and the authors are very knowledgeable and compassionate to the reader - please if you are looking for help with Bipolar for your child (mine is 13) purchase this book - you'll be glad you did - I am!! And thank you to the authors of this book - It is greatly appreciated by me and my daughter - We have a long road ahead of us - all we as parents can do is educate ourselves and the ones around us as much as possible - and hope that one day they will find a cure so other children do not have to suffer - DH
M**O
Phenomenally supportive
After checking this book out from the library, I knew it would become our go-to resource. I ended up buying both the paperback and the Kindle edition for future research. The information here is clear, reliable, and realistic. I found it extremely valuable.
S**K
Someone who understands my child
I found this book to be absolutely amazing. I kept finding myself with my mouth hanging open in shock at the fact that what was being written about in the book was EXACTLY what it is like to live in my house. Truly an amazing read. It is an absolute must read for families that deal with this issue. There is a huge feeling of "at least I am no longer alone in this".I found the scientific information to be interesting and very useful. I have used this to help explain bipolar to my youngest son (10 years old). His older brother is the one with the disease, but it is the family who suffers from it.After reading it I bought multiple copies to send to my mother and sisters so that they can understand what life is like for my oldest son.This is a must read for anyone who has a child with this illness, and for teachers, relatives and friends who will be spending a lot of time with them.
T**S
Not much "parenting" in this book
I bought this book for help with my child who I have a strong suspicion might be bipolar. It's got a ton of info about the disorder but there wasn't a whole lot on "positive parenting" which was more what I was looking for.
D**I
A go to manual....
for both the parent and the child of Bipolar. In fact I bought it for a friend whose daughter was recently diagnose and they were able to use its info immediately for the IEP meeting. Informs on all aspects: meds, lifestyle, food and more.
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