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The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder -- Third EditionThe Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder -- Third Edition by Demitri Md Papolos
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $9.16
If you have a child diagnoised bipolar you MUST own this book. so helpful !! If you can only afford to buy 1 book, this is it ! Many libraries have copies on the shelves, but be advised, you will want to hilight and make notes on almost every page :-)
If Your Child Is Bipolar: The Parent-to-Parent Guide to Living with and Loving a Bipolar ChildIf Your Child Is Bipolar: The Parent-to-Parent Guide to Living with and Loving a Bipolar Child by Cindy Singer
Buy new: $14.21 / Used from: $5.95
My new favorite parenting book! I feel like the author lives at our home ! Practical ideas to help problem behavior and some reassuring checklists. A MUST HAVE !
More Than a Mom: Living a Full And Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special NeedsMore Than a Mom: Living a Full And Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs by Heather Fawcett
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $7.00
I never realized how much time I devoted to my son until I read this book. I realized his needs could not be my life focus. And as important as they may be, I need balance in my life.
Try and Make Me!: A Revolutionary Program for Raising Your Defiant Child - Without Losing Your CoolTry and Make Me!: A Revolutionary Program for Raising Your Defiant Child - Without Losing Your Cool by Ray Levy
Buy used from: $1.65
Another must have ! Excellent idea of "The Academy" to practice good behavior. Also good info on holding time and natural consequences.
Survival Strategies for Parenting the Child and Teen With Bipolar Disorder: Innovative Parenting and Counseling Techniques for Helping Children With Bipolar ... May Occur With It (Higher Education Policy)Survival Strategies for Parenting the Child and Teen With Bipolar Disorder: Innovative Parenting and Counseling Techniques for Helping Children With Bipolar ... May Occur With It (Higher Education Policy) by George T. Lynn
Buy new: $21.95 / Used from: $9.89
Another MUST HAVE !!! It is well worth the $20 !!! Describes in detail the seizure-like rages & provides PRACTICAL methods of dealing with. Explains well the overlap between BP & ADHD & Aspergers .
Homeschooling The Challenging Child: A Practical GuideHomeschooling The Challenging Child: A Practical Guide by Christine M. Fields
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $8.46
I started homeschooling my bipolar son this year and this book is a real blessing ! There are so many helpful hints , excercises, and resources. I'd even suggest it for those who don't homeschool.
Answering the 8 Cries of the Spirited Child: Strong Children Need Confident ParentsAnswering the 8 Cries of the Spirited Child: Strong Children Need Confident Parents by Dave Arp
Buy new: $11.24 / Used from: $1.72
Contains excellent positve reinforcement ideas ! Tips on house rules , simplifying life, & drawing family closer.
Bipolar not ADHD: Unrecognized epidemic of manic depressive illness in childrenBipolar not ADHD: Unrecognized epidemic of manic depressive illness in children by George Isaac
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $8.46
Very informative ! The beginning is very repetitious, but it gets better towards middle and end of book. Worth buying !
From the Heart: On Being the Mother of a Child With Special NeedsFrom the Heart: On Being the Mother of a Child With Special Needs by Jayne D. B. Marsh
Buy used from: $0.45
Encouragement from mother's with ADD, Down Syndrome, Autistic, and other special needs children. Very comforting book that made me feel understood in the midst of a very lonely journey.
The ADHD-Autism Connection: A Step Toward More Accurate Diagnoses and Effective TreatmentsThe ADHD-Autism Connection: A Step Toward More Accurate Diagnoses and Effective Treatments by Diane Kennedy
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $2.68
Helpful when struggling with different diagnosis from different doctors.
Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, EnergeticRaising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Buy used from: $0.01
Has tips for dealing with tantrums, transitions, and trouble spots-including, night wakings, mealtimes, getting dressed, socialization, etc.
Married with Special-Needs Children: A Couples' Guide to Keeping ConnectedMarried with Special-Needs Children: A Couples' Guide to Keeping Connected by Laura E. Marshak
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $15.53
Addresses the additional stress put on a marriage when raising a special needs child. Practical... Helped me realize I am not the only one who is struggling through this.
Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating WorldToo Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World by Sharon Heller
Buy used from: $11.24
Very helpful for an asperger's child/adult struggling with sensory defensiveness.
The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised EditionThe Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition by Stanley Turecki
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $1.21
excellent book with practical advice
The Challenging Child: Understanding, Raising, and Enjoying the Five "Difficult" Types of ChildrenThe Challenging Child: Understanding, Raising, and Enjoying the Five "Difficult" Types of Children by Stanley I. Greenspan
Buy new: $11.90 / Used from: $1.97
helped me to understand my son better
Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles: Winning for a LifetimeKids, Parents, and Power Struggles: Winning for a Lifetime by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $1.89
The Angry Child: Regaining Control When Your Child Is Out of ControlThe Angry Child: Regaining Control When Your Child Is Out of Control by Timothy Murphy
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $2.84
very practical
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration DysfunctionThe Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction by Carol Stock Kranowitz
Buy used from: $0.95
For so many years I thought my son was being defiant when he screamed when I cut his hair, gave him a shower, brushed his teeth, etc. This book opened my eyes to his world.
Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World: Unlocking the Potential of Your ADD ChildRight-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World: Unlocking the Potential of Your ADD Child by Laurie Parsons
Buy used from: $0.01
Some interesting tests to use with your ADD child. I could not believe the large words my son would be able to spell using different colored ink on index cards.
Bipolar Disorders: A Guide to Helping Children & AdolescentsBipolar Disorders: A Guide to Helping Children & Adolescents by Mitzi Waltz
Buy used from: $0.50
Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better BehaviorYour Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior by Russell A. Barkley
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $6.45
The Good Enough Child: How to Have an Imperfect Family and Be Perfectly SatisfiedThe Good Enough Child: How to Have an Imperfect Family and Be Perfectly Satisfied by Brad E., Ph.D. Sachs
Buy new: $11.21 / Used from: $0.30
The Burden of Sympathy: How Families Cope With Mental IllnessThe Burden of Sympathy: How Families Cope With Mental Illness by David A. Karp
Buy used from: $3.29
Before It's Too Late: Why Some Kids Get Into Trouble--and What Parents Can Do About ItBefore It's Too Late: Why Some Kids Get Into Trouble--and What Parents Can Do About It by Stanton Samenow
Buy new: $10.40 / Used from: $2.80
104 Activities That Build: Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, Coping Skills104 Activities That Build: Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, Coping Skills by Alanna Jones
Buy new: $16.32 / Used from: $16.17
A wonderful resource to work on problems with anger control, teamwork, self-esteem, coping skills, etc. My favorites are the cup-building tower game and the unfair game. Works best with at least 6 participants.
Maybe You Know My Kid 3rd Edition: A Parent's Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Helping Your Child With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderMaybe You Know My Kid 3rd Edition: A Parent's Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Helping Your Child With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Mary Fowler
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $1.04