Archive for ‘Parenting’

  • Keep the Kids in the Loop
    Parenting in and of itself is a very difficult task for many of us and if we are to make room for supporting health issues such as bipolar disorder, the road offers many more curves and bumps than we may have anticipated.  After talking about such challenges brought on by bipolar disorder, such as unexpected triggers, episodes and cycle shifts…it might make sense...
    by Rich Wallace at December 31st, 2009 at 10:12 am
  • Bipolar Disorder and Parenthood
    When my wife and I had our first child, we we’re ecstatic and terrified at the same time.  The first few nights home were the most stressful times of our lives together and although we pulled through and are the proud parents of four wonderful kids, we soon learned that parenthood did not mix well with the presence of mental illness in the family. Although the...
    by Rich Wallace at November 7th, 2009 at 11:11 am