""Their ability to push things away isn't as strong, so everything they've been holding in finally comes up," says Jeanette Lorandini, LCSW, and founder and director of Suffolk DBT."
"Dr. Kelly Gonderman, licensed clinical psychologist, refers to this time as the Night Shift, when teens process their day and emotional experiences."
"At night, when everything settles down, there's finally space to feel, making it a safer and more private time for teens to open up."
Tweens and teens exhibit a desire for parental presence, reminiscent of toddler behaviors. An 11-year-old daughter seeks closeness while cooking and enjoys bedtime stories. Bedtime becomes a crucial time for connection, as adolescents often express their emotions and thoughts. Experts note that nighttime, particularly between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., is when teens process their day and feel safe to share their feelings. Their defenses lower, allowing them to express what they have been holding in throughout the day, making bedtime a significant bonding time.
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