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Why PAUSE Works
Because real growth doesn’t always happen in the therapist’s office or at the kitchen table.
Pause for Empowerment gives moms and kids something in the middle: structure without pressure, connection without overwhelm, and a moment to build confidence before the next breakdown or after it passes.
Workshop-style activities that fit your life
Craft nights, conversation starters, journaling prompts, and fun challenges without adding to your mental load.
Relatable, trusted adult energy that tweens actually respond to
Let Jill (or another Pause leader) be the guide so you don’t have to nag or negotiate. Kids listen differently when it’s not coming from mom, but someone playful and real, not just another grown-up with a serious face.
Support for the organizers who feel like they don’t belong
You’re not “just” the Girl Scout leader, the team snack parent, room mom or the “can you host again?” person. You’re a guide, and we’ll give you the tools to lead with ease.
Connection that fills the in-between
Use Pause as your “filler” between therapy, playdates, or school chaos. These moments count. They build the foundation.
A safe place to land for you, and for them
Pause offers relief, reflection, and real connection for moms navigating the mids, and kids who are trying to figure out who they are.
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Classes at Kirkwood
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Classes at Kirkwood
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PAUSE Isn't Just for Kids
PAUSE is for the grown-ups who know something’s off but don’t always know where to start.
This is for you if…
- You’re a mom of a tween stuck in the “mids,” not a little kid, not quite full teen life.
- You’re craving structure between therapy, sports, school, and stress.
- You want your daughter to build confidence, but she rolls her eyes at anything “cheesy.”
- You’re tired of playdates that end with everyone on their phones.
- You’re the go-to organizer… but you’re also tired of being the only one who cares.
- You’re looking for something meaningful you can host, attend, or gently nudge your kid into.
- You believe in personal growth, but you don’t want to do it all alone.
And if you’re a brave dad, grandparent, aunt, or bonus parent reading this, yes, you’re welcome too. Pause is for anyone who believes connection and confidence are worth practicing.
Let's Get Started
You don’t need to be a therapist, a perfect parent, or even the “crafty mom” to create connection.
Pause for Empowerment is designed to work with your real life whether you want to lead, attend, or just test the waters.
Here are a few ways to plug in:
- Join a Workshop
One-time, confidence-boosting sessions for moms and girls designed to spark conversation and offer practical tools. - Sign Up for a Zoom Meetup
From I Matter Mantra nights to happy hormone habit-building, these virtual meetups create connection wherever you are. - Start or Host a Pause Pod
Gather a small group of girls (and a few moms) for monthly creative connection. We’ll provide the materials, you bring the snacks and heart. - Jump into a 3-Month Creative Series
Our ongoing small-group gatherings meet once a month to make, share, reflect, and grow. Confidence takes practice, disguised as crafts, connection and fun. - Send Your Kid to a Pause Camp or Mini-Retreat
Let your daughter connect with other brave, kind, relatable girls, and learn life tools she’ll actually remember. - Use the Printables & Prompts at Home
Downloadables that give you just enough structure to have meaningful moments between the chaos.
Whether you want to host a pod or just find your people. Pause makes it easier to show up, connect, and grow together.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start. Pause for Empowerment is here for the in-between moments, after the meltdown, before the next big thing, and during the quiet, awkward, phone-scrolling middle. Whether you want to join something, host something, or just feel less alone, there’s space for you here.
Let’s help your daughter build confidence without making you carry the entire load. Let’s normalize connection and personal development for both of you. Let’s make it fun, meaningful, and something you look forward to.