“Put that thing away please. One, two, three.”
Done. “You’ll get it back in three days.”
He stays calm and carries out the consequence he named, the same way every time.
You saw it work on screen time, the car and brushing teeth. TeenCare helps you make it stick: a mentor for your teen, Carie AI for you.
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You’re not doing it wrong because you love them too much. You’re asking, hoping, and repeating, and nothing happens after the asking. Kids learn that fast.
Same dad. Same kid. One change: say it once, count to three, then follow through.
“Put that thing away please. One, two, three.”
Done. “You’ll get it back in three days.”
He stays calm and carries out the consequence he named, the same way every time.
“Are you getting in by yourself, or do I need to help you in?”
Two choices, both fine with you. At “two” he’s already shouting “No dad, me!”
“Brush them yourself, or should I do it for you?”
“I’ll do it myself.”
This time he doesn’t need the count. He knows what comes after three, so he chooses.
Kids don’t need louder warnings. They need to see that what you say is what happens, every time. Calm and predictable beats angry and random.

Teens push back harder than an 8-year-old with a toothbrush. With teenagers, make the agreement before the argument.
It’s never too late. But small changes in how you respond today can take your relationship to a completely different place, and habits set before the teen years are the ones that last.
Two coaches, one family. You build your parenting habits while they build theirs.
1:1 sessions where your teen practices taking responsibility, with someone who isn’t mom or dad.
Proactively brings you insights so you understand your child, not a textbook child.
Build habits. Grow together.
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Tell us a little about your child, then reserve your spot. We’ll email you to pick a time.
A 60-minute first session: 30 minutes 1:1 for your teen with a matched mentor, then 30 minutes for you with the same mentor. Plus Carie AI set up for your child, and a plan for the battle you picked. If you continue with TeenCare, the full $29 comes off your first month.
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The video shows one family’s story. Younger kids often pick up “cause → effect” within days. Teens usually take longer, which is why TeenCare pairs them with a mentor and coaches you on staying consistent.
It’s never too late. With older teens the approach shifts: you make the agreement before the argument and choose one responsibility together. Their mentor helps them practice following through.
Your teen meets a trained mentor 1:1 to practice taking responsibility. In the first session that’s 30 minutes with your teen, then 30 minutes with you. Mentors are certified in TeenCare’s counseling curriculum and trained in child protection.
No. The mentor works with your teen. Carie AI works with you: it brings you insights about your child and practical ideas for what to try next, based on your own child.
Yes. Your information is used only to support your family and is kept private and secure.
Start with one responsibility. We’ll help you both build the habit. $29, money-back guarantee.
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