Connection through Consequences
FREE 3-DAY CHALLENGE
Beginning October 21, 2025
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Time-outs, threats, and taking away the iPad don’t work…
because your child needs connection-based consequences that teach, not punishments.
That’s exactly what you’ll learn inside my free 3-day Connection Through Consequences Challenge.
In less than 7 minutes a day, you’ll discover how to:
⫸ Swap punishment for real discipline so your child learns accountability (not resentment)
⫸ Break the repeat-misbehavior cycle with clear “speed-limit” rules kids know before the moment
⫸ Stay calm under pressure using the 4-step CALM Method to de-escalate fast
⫸ Say the right words, right away with word-for-word scripts for meltdowns, refusals, and backtalk
⫸ Craft fair, age-appropriate logical consequences your child actually follows
⫸ Hold firm boundaries without guilt — and repair after conflict so connection grows
⫸ Get on the same page with your partner for consistent follow-through
Plus… cheat-sheets you can save to your phone and quick implementation guides each day so you can easily apply what you learn.
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This challenge is for you if:
⫸ You feel guilty or second-guess yourself after setting consequences with your child
⫸ You’re tired of “taking away the iPad” (or other technology) to try to get your child to behave
⫸ You have trouble enforcing consequences (and holding firm) when your child pushes back
⫸ Your heart sinks when your child says “you’re the meanest parent ever” or “I hate you” after enforcing limits
⫸ You find yourself punishing your child in the heat of the moment, then regretting it later
⫸ You’ve noticed yourself yelling or saying things like “why can’t you just listen?” out of frustration
⫸ You feel embarrassed about your child’s behavior and worry others are judging your parenting
⫸ You sometimes give in to avoid another meltdown, then feel like you’ve lost your authority
⫸ You feel frustrated when your child pushes back against consequences, making you question your parenting
⫸ You’ve tried time-outs and other punishments but they just seem to make things worse
⫸ You’re dreading the upcoming holiday break instead of looking forward to quality family time
⫸ You want this holiday season to be different- filled with connection instead of constant correction (that doesn’t even work…!)
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How It Works
Your Daily 7-Minute Transformation
Each morning you’ll get a short, powerful training delivered right to your inbox— just 7 minutes a day will change the way you use consequences forever.
You’ll receive:
– A bite-sized teaching video (7 minutes or less)
– A quick-implementation guide to put the strategy into practice that same day
– Downloadable resources you can save to your phone for quick reference whenever you need them
DAY 1: Why Consequences Backfire (and What Actually Works)
– The real reason punishments, time-outs, and rewards don’t work
– The two kinds of consequences that do create change
– A self-check exercise to uncover your family’s current patterns
DAY 2: Staying CALM in the Heat of the Moment
– The CALM Method: a step-by-step way to respond when emotions run high
– How to hold space for big feelings without losing your cool
– Repair strategies that bring everyone back to center when things go off the rails
DAY 3: Crafting Logical Consequences That Actually Work
– The 5 must-have criteria for consequences that teach, not punish
– How to craft consequences that actually change behavior
– What to say (and how to stay calm) when it’s hard to hold the boundary
What Parents Are Saying:
“OMG!!!!! I followed your steps one by one and WOW!!! It was amazing. My son was so proud to have cleaned his room. We raced and made it fun. We were done in less than 15 minutes and no yelling. It was so amazing. I have shared your advice with many, many, many friends of mine. I thank you again for providing me with the confidence and knowledge to move forward. THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !!! THANK YOU !!!!”
AB, Southern California
“Thank you so much for allowing me to break the family cycle and be the mom I WANT to be. A week after me following your advice his teacher emailed me and asked, “What in the world did you do? His behavior is so different.” I don’t think I can ever thank you enough, but Thank you! ”
AW, Italy
“Melissa, I will always be grateful for the way you helped me understand my wonderful, sensitive son. I had a personal awakening.”
WB, New York
“I so appreciate the work you do and the tools you teach. Thank you for offering this program. Thank you for sharing your insights and experience.”
KB, Arizona
“Melissa, your insight has been amazing! Thank you for being a guiding light for me.”
ML, New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I’m super busy. How much time will this take?
A: The challenge requires less than 10 minutes a day. Each daily video is just 7 minutes long. Watch while you have your morning coffee!
Q: What if I can’t watch live?
A: All videos are recorded. Watch on your own schedule within the challenge period.
Q: Is this right for my child’s age?
A: The Consequence Compass methods work for children ages 2-18. I’ll show you how to adapt them for your child’s developmental stage.
Q: What if I miss a day?
A: No problem! You’ll have access to all materials throughout the challenge. Catch up when you can.
Ready to Transform Your Approach to Consequences?
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About Your Guide
Melissa Schwartz helps Highly Sensitive Families and Adults master their emotions, set healthy boundaries (within themselves and with others) and embrace their capacity for deep empathy.
She draws on both her extensive professional training and deep personal experience to support hundreds of highly sensitive families on 6 continents. Melissa is an author, public speaker, transformational coach, the co-founder of Leading Edge Parenting and an internationally respected expert in the field of Highly Sensitive Children. She is the co-author of “Authentic Parenting Power” and “Rico the Race Car: Rico’s Bumpy Week“.
As three time host for The Shift Network’s “Sensitives, Intuitives and Empaths Summit”, Melissa has taught over 250,000 people how to reparent their inner highly sensitive child, to identify (and heal) their core wounds and why trauma may be more intense for sensitive people than others.
Melissa and her family (including highly sensitive dog, Maggie, and flock of chickens) live in Southern California. She is a Stanford University alumna and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
