Pause App
Pause
Evidence-based advice for parents. Right when you need it.
84% of users become return users
Average 11 learning sessions per parent
96% rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 stars
53% bigger wellbeing improvements after Pause added to groups
Think Pause could help the parents you support?
Contact: Nathan.Hodson@warwick.ac.uk
Pause is an app that promotes social and emotional development. Parents get personalised evidence-based advice based on the problems really bothering them, and a coach they can come back to again and again. Covering social and emotional development as well as behaviour and sleep, Pause is for parents of 2 to 17 year olds. Local Authorities and NHS teams have found Pause increases impact, boosts reach, and provides lasting support.
PROBLEM:
- Timely social and emotional parenting support sets children up for success in life.
- Many parents cannot attend programmes, quit programmes early, or revisit learning afterwards.
- This leads to costly additional groups and one-to-ones.
- Worse, missed support means families need even more input later.
HOW PAUSE HELPS:
- Pause gives parents simple, evidence-based tools to address problems early.
- AI-powered personalised action plans. Practical techniques. Engaging videos.
- Complete confidentiality. Support anytime, including evenings and weekends.
PAUSE ALREADY WORKS ACROSS ENGLAND AND WALES
- Thousands of users over the last 3 years
- Partnerships with councils including Barnsley, Bradford, Coventry, Isle of Wight, and Cardiff
- Built through University of Warwick research at Local Authorities
- Peer reviewed mixed-methods research papers published.
Group Boost: Designed to reduce drop-out and minimise repeat bookings at evidence-based programmes. Parent videos, podcasts and activities to catch up on content every week of their programme. They finish the programme with a multimedia toolkit covering the material they have learned, maximising lasting impact.
Ask Shelley Any Time: With Pause’s AI Coach there are no more delays for support. Parents describe their concerns and Shelley builds a personalised plan to solve the problem with evidence-based parenting videos, podcasts and activities. Data returns to council boost understanding of local parents’ concerns. Perfect for working parents and early intervention.
WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT PAUSE
"It broke down what to do and how to do it… it gives me options, different techniques, and how to do it."
"Now when I put him to bed, he says 'Mummy, can we have a chat?' He goes to bed in a good mood."
"It allowed me to be calmer and to deal with the situation in a calmer environment as well."