282. Teen Consequences That Actually Work: What to Do When Nothing Gets Through

Does it feel like nothing gets through to your teen anymore?

You take away the phone.

You give a consequence.

You lecture.

You warn.

You try to be firm.

And your teen still says, “I don’t care.”

In this episode of The Single Parenting Reset Show, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks about what to do when consequences stop working with your tween or teen.

Instead of becoming harsher or creating bigger punishments, Tess shares a calmer and more effective way to think about consequences.

You’ll learn:

Why bigger punishments often do not work with teens

Why consequences should teach, not just punish

The three-part framework for consequences that actually help

How to make consequences related, reasonable, and repair-based

What to do when your teen says, “I don’t care”

How to rebuild trust after curfew, screen time, homework, or communication problems

How to hold boundaries without becoming harsher or more disconnected

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