Are consequences really the best strategy? Aren't they just a way to control and punish? Listen in to learn: Why one of the most fundamental elements in healthy relationships (boundaries) DEPENDS on consequences. Why consequences are NOT a manipulation tool or a power play. How consequences can teach values, cooperation, or internal motivation when they are used healthily. If you are equating consequences with punishment, if you find yourself searching for a consequence that will 'get' your kid to do something different, if you feel icky about the idea of giving your child a consequence, you are probably looking at consequences through a distorted lens, and Ann can help! Expect to hear from Ann weekly with great tips on parenting from toddlers to teenagers. Subscribe to Confessions of a Parent Coach so you don't miss an episode!