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« More in honor of David Elkind | Main | Oldie but goodie » Thursday, May 10, 2007Raise your hand if your kid's perfect...
You've probably seen bumper stickers that read, "My honor student loves me." Patty Konjoian of Andover and Gina Gallagher of Marlborough offer an alternative: "My bipolar kid loves me and hates me." If that strikes a chord, their book is for you, "Shut up about...your perfect kid!' (Gallagher & Konjoian, 2006). In a culture where so many parents strive for perfection, Konjoian and Gallagher, who are sisters, are raising children with disabilities. Konjoian's 13-year-old daughter has bipolar disorder and Gallagher's 11-year-old has Asperger's syndrome. One way they hold themselves and their families together is by using humor. With so many very serious and hefty books available for parents of children with disabilities, this one's a refreshing change. Posted by Barbara Meltz at 07:36 PM
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