Bipolar Disorder/Bi-Polar Child

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Expert: Joyce A. Anthony - 5/7/2009


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How do you help a child who continuously steals and lies?? I have reserched and it says that is part of him being Bi-Polar. But how do I stop him?

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Amanda:

The child's age has a lot to do with how you treat this.  Could you please let me know what age your child is?

Whatever the age, you need to put into place strict consequences for such behavior.  Do not allow even one incident to go unnoticed.  Children will engage in lying and stealing for many reason--attention, a need for excitement, testing rules--you need to find out what is behind the lying and stealing in order to stop it.

                          Joyce A. Anthony

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I can answer questions dealing with bipolar disorder in a parent, yourself or your child. I can give suggestions and insight into what can be expected of many medications for bipolar disorder. My most extensive knowledge is in children with bipolar disorder. Here I can give advice on dealing with daily events, schools, medication and professionals.

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I am the daughter of a bipolar/schizophrenic parent, am bipolar myself and am raising a bipolar child. I have a background in Psychology from Gannon University, have run several parenting classes for those parenting bipolar children and have had extensive experience with medications, the school system, homeschooling a special needs child, dealing with counselors, doctors and other professionals in the mental health field. I write for a bipolar website, with the focus on educating the child with bipolar disorder on his/her illness.

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