Our annual Back to School Bash is coming to YOU on Saturday, August 3rd from 9:30am - 12pm at Makino Park in Mason, OH!

Kids get to have fun in the park, enjoy popsicles and end of summer fun!

Backpack Program:

The backpack program is OPTIONAL and not required to attend the event. It's designed for special needs families who need assistance purchasing supplies for their children. We know it can be overwhelming to take our kiddos to the store to pick out supplies. The backpack program is designed to alleviate stress and help you out!

Can't make the event? No problem. Pick up school supplies ONLY on Sunday, August 4th from 1-2pm at Pause (5962 Hamilton Mason Rd).

Event location: 6100 Kopfler Court, Mason, Ohio 45040.

Learn more about Makino Park!

Join the Pause fam at the Dayton Dragons game on July 14th! The game starts at 1:05pm. The tickets are $5 tickets per participant.

Scholarships are available for those families in need. For more information please email us at questions@pauseforparents.org.

Get ready for a FUN time at the ballpark!

*Ticket sales are nonrefundable. If you are unable to attend, we thank you for your tax deductible donation.

Family Fun Event at Gorman Farm!

Come for a time of sharing, creating memories, and taking part in a variety of enjoyable activities as a family at Gorman Heritage Farm on Saturday, June 22, 2024! This event is free for all registered families!

What to expect:

• Food and drinks

• Connect with local resources for families

• Face-painting, scavenger hunt, pool noodle obstacle course, and activities for all!

• Working farm attractions--gardens, hiking trails, farm animals

⏰ Stop by anytime 11am-2pm

📍 Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road in Evendale, Ohio

While this is not a Pause sponsored event, we will be there ready to have fun with you at our Take a Pause - Sensory Station booth!

* This event is hosted by the Butler County Educational Service Center and the Ohio Department of Children & Youth, Ohio Children's Trust Fund. These organizations are partnering to provide community resources to families and promote positive childhood experiences.

Join us for a virutal Scavenger Hunt on SATURDAY, June 8th from 11-12pm!

Here's what you can look forward to!
Calling all dectivies in training! These virtual scavenger hunts will engage kiddos of all ages with items in your own home! Along with some music, breathing exercises and detective work - fun will be had by all!

Virtual Family Fun? I've never heard of that!
Oh, get ready! Virtual Family Fun happens straight from your home! The week of the event, we will send you a Zoom link and you can join the fun from ANYWHERE!

What ages is this event aimed for?
This event is great for ALL ages and perfect for kiddos cognitively ages 4+!

Do I need anything for this event?
Nope! Just yourself ready to have fun! 

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, May 19th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for the Fun at the Farm event on FRIDAY, May 17th from 5:30-8:30pm at Niederman Farm!

Niederman Activities will include: play houses, tube swings, ball zones, swing set, peddle bikes, tractor swing set, hula cows, the barnyard butt buster, and jumping pillow.

We will have snacks and water available! Feel free to bring or pack a picnic dinner. Niederman will also have their concession stand open and you're welcome to purchase shaved ice and slushies.

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, May 12th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, May 5th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, April 21st at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, April 14th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Parent’s Day Out is on April 13th from 10:30am-1:30pm!

What is Parent's Day Out?

This FREE event is designed to provide a fun, safe environment for children so that you can get a break to recharge your battery!

Your child will be paired with volunteers whose main goal will be to spend quality time having fun and caring for them. We will have lunch/dinner, snacks, do craft projects, play games and more!

*This event was part of the Family Package and is currently full. Please watch for our launch emails on the first event for the available standby lottery.*

Parent’s Night Out is on April 12th from 5:30pm-8:30pm!

What is Parent's Night Out?

This FREE event is designed to provide a fun, safe environment for children so that you can get a break to recharge your battery!

Your child will be paired with volunteers whose main goal will be to spend quality time having fun and caring for them. We will have lunch/dinner, snacks, do craft projects, play games and more!

*This event was part of the Family Package and is currently full. Please watch for our launch emails on the first event for the available standby lottery.*

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, April 7th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

*This event was part of the Family Package and is currently full. Please watch for our launch emails on the first event for the available standby lottery.*

Join us at Thrive Night on April 5th from 5:30-9pm!

Thrive Night is a free night designed to provide a fun, safe environment for children and give you a break to recharge your battery!

Your child will be paired with volunteers whose main goal will be to spend quality time having fun and caring for them. We will have dinner, snacks, create craft projects, play games and more! It's pretty much the best thing ever if you are a kid...at least that's what they tell us!

While the kids are having a blast, the Pause team and ThrivePointe Counseling will be hosting an adult only evening of entertainment, community and education...but, not education in a 9th grade Algebra way. Because BORING...sorry math fanatics! All kidding aside, we really just want to talk about things that REALLY matter in your 24 hour day!

!!!WARNING!!!: There will be laughing. And fun. And meaningful conversations with people who get it and are in the same place you are. <GASP>

So, if you are okay with all of that, it's time to register and do the darn thing! <insert Pause team doing cartwheels. It's our favorite event and we are a little excited you're going to be there!>

Sibling Workshop aka Sib Shop will be available for kiddos 5 and up! Siblings can have their own nuanced experiences being part of a special needs family. Sib Shop is a safe space to process the joys and hard things with peers that get it. What is new about the Pause Sib Shop? We've added more fun! Sib Shop will be it's own separate on-site event and will mimic adult Thrive Night! That means dinner, fun games and breakouts!

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, March 31st at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, March 24th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, March 17th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for the Easter Eggstravaganza!

Your kiddos will be able to hunt for Easter eggs, win prizes, create crafts, play games, visit the Easter Bunny, have FUN and more! As you leave the event, you will be able to pick up a family fun basket created just for your family!

This event will have THREE sessions to choose from:

• Session 1: FRIDAY, March 15th from 6-8pm

• Session 2: SATURDAY, March 16th from 10-12pm

• ** CLOSED ** Session 3: SATURDAY, March 16th from 1-3pm

NEW this year: We will have a SNACK STATION at all three sessions! Eat before or after you come to the event and we'll provide the yummy snacks!

Pause is partnering with Circle Tail for this event! Circle Tail is an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organization in Cincinnati that trains and partners service and hearing dogs for mobility assistance, seizure response, type 1 diabetes, hearing loss, and facility dogs for schools/care facilities.

If you would be willing, we're asking families to donate frequently requested items for the organization including paper towels, laundry detergent, dog biscuits, dog waste bags and more! View the full list of items to donate here! Simply bring your donations to the event and we will do the rest! Thanks for helping Pause to give back to our local community. 

Please note: All Pause Family Fun Events require all children to be accompanied by an adult. 

Join us for the Easter Eggstravaganza!

Your kiddos will be able to hunt for Easter eggs, win prizes, create crafts, play games, visit the Easter Bunny, have FUN and more! As you leave the event, you will be able to pick up a family fun basket created just for your family!

This event will have THREE sessions to choose from:

• Session 1: FRIDAY, March 15th from 6-8pm

• Session 2: SATURDAY, March 16th from 10-12pm

• ** CLOSED ** Session 3: SATURDAY, March 16th from 1-3pm

NEW this year: We will have a SNACK STATION at all three sessions! Eat before or after you come to the event and we'll provide the yummy snacks!

Pause is partnering with Circle Tail for this event! Circle Tail is an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organization in Cincinnati that trains and partners service and hearing dogs for mobility assistance, seizure response, type 1 diabetes, hearing loss, and facility dogs for schools/care facilities.

If you would be willing, we're asking families to donate frequently requested items for the organization including paper towels, laundry detergent, dog biscuits, dog waste bags and more! View the full list of items to donate here! Simply bring your donations to the event and we will do the rest! Thanks for helping Pause to give back to our local community. 

Please note: All Pause Family Fun Events require all children to be accompanied by an adult. 

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, March 10th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, March 3rd at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Parent’s Day Out is on March 2nd from 10:30am-1:30pm!

What is Parent's Day Out?

This FREE event is designed to provide a fun, safe environment for children so that you can get a break to recharge your battery!

Your child will be paired with volunteers whose main goal will be to spend quality time having fun and caring for them. We will have lunch/dinner, snacks, do craft projects, play games and more!

*This event was part of the Family Package and is currently full. Please watch for our launch emails on the first event for the available standby lottery.*

Parent’s Night Out is on March 1st from 5:30pm-8:30pm!

What is Parent's Night Out?

This FREE event is designed to provide a fun, safe environment for children so that you can get a break to recharge your battery!

Your child will be paired with volunteers whose main goal will be to spend quality time having fun and caring for them. We will have lunch/dinner, snacks, do craft projects, play games and more!

*This event was part of the Family Package and is currently full. Please watch for our launch emails on the first event for the available standby lottery.*

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, February 25th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for the Virtual Paint with Pause Event on Saturday, February 24th from 4-5pm!

Here's what you can look forward to!

Paint with other Pause families! Join in the 1-hour virtual guided instruction for kids, teens and families. We will start by reading the book "Beautiful Oops!" by Barney Saltzberg and begin painting a winter themed canvas with Pause's very own intern, Jenna, an art therapy major!

Virtual Family Fun? I've never heard of that!

Oh, get ready! Virtual Family Fun happens straight from your home! The week of the event, we will send you a Zoom link and you can join the fun from ANYWHERE!

What age is this event aimed for?

This event is great for ALL ages and perfect for kiddos cognitively ages 4+!

What supplies do I need for the event?

Before the event, we will provide each child with a "Painting Experience Kit" that includes: an animal themed printed canvas, 2 blank painting canvas, an apron, an easel, a brush set, a mixing palette, and paint. We will use one of the blank canvases during the event, the others you are welcome to use after the event for your own enjoyment!

Pick up for the kits will be TUESDAY, February 20th from 3-6:30pm. If that doesn't work for you, contact us for an alternative time.

Location for pick up - Pause: 5962 Hamilton Mason Rd, Liberty Twp, OH 45011

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, February 18th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

*This event was part of the Family Package and is currently full. Please watch for our launch emails on the first event for the available standby lottery.*

Join us at Thrive Night on February 16th from 5:30-9pm!

Thrive Night is a free night designed to provide a fun, safe environment for children and give you a break to recharge your battery!

Your child will be paired with volunteers whose main goal will be to spend quality time having fun and caring for them. We will have dinner, snacks, create craft projects, play games and more! It's pretty much the best thing ever if you are a kid...at least that's what they tell us!

While the kids are having a blast, the Pause team and ThrivePointe Counseling will be hosting an adult only evening of entertainment, community and education...but, not education in a 9th grade Algebra way. Because BORING...sorry math fanatics! All kidding aside, we really just want to talk about things that REALLY matter in your 24 hour day!

!!!WARNING!!!: There will be laughing. And fun. And meaningful conversations with people who get it and are in the same place you are. <GASP>

So, if you are okay with all of that, it's time to register and do the darn thing! <insert Pause team doing cartwheels. It's our favorite event and we are a little excited you're going to be there!>

Sibling Workshop aka Sib Shop will be available for kiddos 5 and up! Siblings can have their own nuanced experiences being part of a special needs family. Sib Shop is a safe space to process the joys and hard things with peers that get it. What is new about the Pause Sib Shop? We've added more fun! Sib Shop will be it's own separate on-site event and will mimic adult Thrive Night! That means dinner, fun games and breakouts!

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, February 11th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for Unlimited on Sunday, February 4th at 9:15 or 11:00 AM!

School systems have alternative learning styles to meet each child's needs. Pause will bring your child the same flexibility to Sunday morning learning. Pause Unlimited is a ministry to support children with differing needs in partnership with Center Pointe!

Whether you just want more information about Unlimited by Pause/Center Pointe or you are ready to register now, this form is for you!

Either way, we can't wait to connect with you soon!

Join us for Parent’s Day Out on February 3rd from 10:30am-1:30pm!

What is Parent's Day Out?

This FREE event is designed to provide a fun, safe environment for children so that you can get a break to recharge your battery!

Your child will be paired with volunteers whose main goal will be to spend quality time having fun and caring for them. We will have lunch/dinner, snacks, do craft projects, play games and more!

*This event was part of the Family Package and is currently full. Please watch for our launch emails on the first event for the available standby lottery.*