Articles by Dr. Kalikow

Parenting & Child Development

Dr. Kalikow's 20 Commandments of Discipline
Click here for Dr. Kalikow's most important rules of discipline [PDF]

Dr. Kalikow's 10 Commandments of Temperament
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Tips for Surviving the Middle School Years
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Psychiatric Medicine

Psychiatric Medications for Children: Are We Over-estimating or Under-estimating Risk and Benefit?
Dr. Kalikow reviews the difficulties that parents and professionals face when deciding whether to treat a child with psychiatric medicine.
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/display/article/10168/1348718

Are Psychiatric Disorders Over-diagnosed in Children? Are Medicines Over-prescribed? 13 Myths & Facts
Dr. Kalikow reviews the myths often associated with child psychiatric disorders and medicines.
Download the Myths and Facts article [PDF]