my husband was diagnosed as a child bi-polar manic as well. and he was their 'lab rat' for many years with his parents backing. they just didnt know what else to do! after us marrying, i knew it had to be more. this was waaaay overrated. he changed his diet. (no dairy,wheat, and food coloring _esp. important with children) and started cleansing. The paragone for children would be a great start. as well as a good diet. to keep my children in line with diet, i often refer to www.feingold.org. you really would be amazed at the things our children eat and how it effects them.
jen