A–Z Glossary

Decompression

A recovery period after school or activities that gives a child’s nervous system time to calm before evening demands.

← Back to A–Z Glossary

Search results for: Decompression

Structuring evening time and transitioning from day

Structuring evening time and transitioning from day

Why evening transitions matter Evening is a biologic and behavioral transition, not just a clock time. During the day, children use substantial cognitive effort to follow instructions, inhibit impulses, manage peer interactions, and tolerate sensory stimulation. By late afternoon or evening, the prefrontal systems that support planning, impulse control, and flexible shifting may be relatively […]