1: READ a comprehensive overview of bipolar disorder in children from the Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation.
2: BUY The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder, then subscribe to the authors' newsletter.
3: SEEK advice and support from other parents through an e-mail support group like Parents of Bi-Polars.
4: TRY this demonstration to explain BP to your child, your friends and family, maybe even yourself.
5: VISIT our listing of Bipolar Disorder links for more information and ideas.
Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder? Tell them about that book that explained everything, that website full of resources, that e-mail group you still lean on, that experience with your child that made you see things differently. Those of us who have been there have important gifts to give those who have not yet done that. Offer your words of wisdom and experience where you see "Tell Your Tips" below.
