Monthly Archives: September 2010

Prescription: Exercise

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Jenna Knauss

Dear Petrus Psychology, Is exercise important for people who have ADHD? Significant changes take place in the brain during physical activity.  Afternoon sluggishness can often be treated with a quick jog around the neighborhood.  During exercise, the brain’s dopamine and [...]

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Consequence vs. Punishment

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Steven Petrus

Consequences are different from Punishments because consequences teach children to learn from their mistakes rather than making them suffer for their mistake. Consequences guide a child’s behavior and help children learn about the results of their behavior.  When used correctly, [...]

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Parenting Part 1 – “Does how I parent really matter?”

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Steven Petrus

The type of Parenting Style a parent uses can positively or negatively affect a child’s level of confidence, self-worth, sense of security, interaction with peers and authority figures, and sense of self. Research has shown that Parenting Style has been found [...]

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