Parental intervention timing is crucial in addressing children's behavioral challenges. Interventions can occur at three key points: pregame, game, and postgame. The pregame phase involves preventing issues before they occur, while the game phase occurs during the challenge, often leading to reactive strategies. The postgame phase focuses on remediation after the fact. Proactive approaches tend to be more effective in averting problems compared to reactive interventions. Strategies differ depending on the intervention point, emphasizing the importance of planning and foresight in parenting.
"No one ever regrets preventing a problem, though they may never know what disasters were averted. We remediate problems presented to us, though no reaction can compare to never having had the problem in the first place."
"Using the analogy of a sporting event can help parents recognize potential points for intervention with their child. Intervene before anything goes awry, we consider this the most effective point at which to intervene."
"The midst of a struggle or difficult situation with the child, which we call the game, offers your next point of intervention. Strategies during the game can be reactive rather than contemplative."
"Different strategies come into play at different intervention points. The pregame, game, and postgame phases each require unique approaches to effectively manage children's behavioral challenges."
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