Well, parents, as you write out or mentally tick off your back-to-school list of worries and things to do, I would like to recommend a wonderful resource. 24: A Day in the Life of Bipolar Children and Their Families by Janice Papolos. This DVD (also available as an audio CD) “paints a revealing picture of a day in the life of children suffering with bipolar disorder, and of those who love them.” In this presentation, Janice talks about that all too familiar morning sluggishness, the anxiety of the phone calls from the school, problems with writing as well as homework woes in general. And – bonus! – this features a 14-minute presentation you can share with your child’s teaching team.

