114. 3 Smart Consequences for Children (That Actually Work)

114. 3 Smart Consequences for Children (That Actually Work)

Update: 2025-06-18
Share

Description

Ever felt like the consequences you’re using just aren’t working? 

Maybe you’ve taken away screen time, treats, or even big events—only to see the same behavior again. It’s frustrating and confusing when nothing seems to make a difference.

In this short episode of our weekly podcast, we’ll explore gentle parenting strategies that actually work—without yelling, shaming, or losing connection. Through Sean’s story, you’ll see how shifting from big punishments to calm, step-by-step guidance can strengthen the parent-child connection while improving behavior.

You’ll walk away with:

  • Three common mistakes that make consequences fall flat (and how to avoid them)
  • Parenting tips & tools for using gentle discipline that truly helps kids learn
  • Simple, kind and firm parenting strategies to stop power struggles with kids while keeping limits clear
  • Calm parenting tips for guiding behavior in a way that builds confidence and connection

This episode unpacks how positive parenting strategies can replace frustration with understanding—helping you in raising confident kids.

Want more?

Schedule a FREE 20 min clarity call with Sustainable Parenting, so we can answer any questions you may have. Together, we'll make a plan for your best next steps to have more calm & confidence in parenting - while having kids that listen!:)

Download the FREE pdf. on getting kids to listen, for strategies that take you out of the "gentle mom - monster mom" cycle, with effective positive parenting strategies.

✨ Sign up for an upcoming LIVE ONLINE workshop with Flora, or purchase a past replay: https://sustainableparenting.com/workshop where you get 30 min. of learning and 30 min. of LIVE Q & A time, with replays sent afterwards.

Buy a 3 session Coaching Bundle (saving you $100) - for THREE 30-min sessions 1:1 with ME, where we get right to the heart of your challenges, and give you small, powerful shifts that make a huge difference fast.

Comments 
loading
In Channel
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

114. 3 Smart Consequences for Children (That Actually Work)

114. 3 Smart Consequences for Children (That Actually Work)

Flora McCormick, LCPC, Parenting Coach