Hit the Pause Button

Teaching kids and teens how to pause, think, and make smarter choices.

In the heat of the moment, it’s easy for emotions to take over. Hit the Pause Button is a powerful tool that helps children and teens learn how to stop, breathe, and think before they act. Whether it's navigating peer pressure, handling frustration, or making a tough decision, this resource builds emotional awareness and self-control in a relatable, practical way.

Featuring easy-to-understand prompts, real-life scenarios, and engaging visuals, this resource gives kids the skills to:

✔ Recognise their emotional "triggers"

✔ Pause before reacting

✔ Reflect on choices and possible outcomes

✔ Build self-regulation and confidence

Perfect for use at home, in classrooms, or therapy settings, Hit the Pause Button turns emotional overwhelm into an opportunity for growth. Empower kids to take control—and make choices they feel proud of.

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Spectrum Connections is your go-to 5–15 minute podcast for real talk about daily life with Autism and ADHD. Hosted by Jodi a parent and educator who’s been in the trenches, each short episode dives into the real struggles—bedtime battles, school stress, meltdowns, friendships—and offers practical, compassionate tips to help. No fluff, just honest stories, simple strategies, and a reminder that you’re not alone. Tune in for connection, support, and minor changes that make an enormous difference. Listen on Spotify or Click Here