Be U Bear

Such a great activity 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏽‍♂️

Yes, Dad’s check this out, it will be awesome!

🚨 AUTISM DADS — THIS NIGHT IS FOR YOU. 🚨

Being an autism dad means showing up every day. It means being a protector, advocate, coach, problem-solver, and often carrying more than most people realize.

Now it's your turn to take a night off.

Join us for Guys Night: Dad Edition — an evening built specifically for the dads in our autism community. No agendas. No presentations. Just a great night with other dads who get it.

♠️ Poker & prizes
🍻 Drinks & good times
🌮 Appetizers & lite bites
💬 Real conversations & genuine connection
🏆 Fellowship, laughs, and a little friendly competition

We're also excited to welcome special guest Kenny Arena from FC Cincinnati, who will join us for an evening of conversation and camaraderie.

Whether you're a seasoned poker player or have never touched a deck of cards, this night is about connecting with other dads who understand the journey.

You spend so much time taking care of everyone else. Come spend one night investing in yourself.

🎟️ Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guys-night-dad-edition-tickets-1991202405998?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tag an autism dad who deserves a night out. 👊

👏🏻 Amazing news! Thank you The Joshua Al-lateef Jr. Foundation & Jonisa Cook

An alert system dedicated to finding missing children with autism took another massive step toward becoming law on Wednesday. FULL STORY ⬇️

Such a fun and meaningful visit celebrating Mrs. Allan, Bear’s choice for our BE U BEAR Star Teacher Award!

💙 Thank you for loving your students so well and creating a classroom where kindness shines.

And a huge thank you to Lulu's Sweets Boutique for the amazing treats that made the day extra special! ⭐️🐻

Two weeks later and my heart is still full from Empowered Moms Chat 💙

A special thank you to Mila Arevalo Art for the beautiful bracelets that made every autism mom feel seen, loved, and appreciated. Each bracelet was such a meaningful reminder of strength, connection, and support.

We’re also grateful to Lulu's Sweets Boutique, Eneida Coria & Molly's Cupcakes Cincy for the sweet treats that helped make the day extra special.

Your kindness helped create a space where moms could connect, laugh, cry, and feel encouraged. We’re so grateful. 💕

So proud of our Bear. 💙

This year he graduated from his IEP and next year he’ll be starting at a new school. Watching his growth over the years has been emotional, beautiful, and inspiring all at once.

There were seasons that felt so hard and uncertain, which makes moments like this feel extra special. Keep shining, Bear. We are so proud of you. 🐻✨

This weekend’s Empowered Moms Chat hosted by EmPath For Autism and Be U Bear held a lot of tears shed, stories shared, and vulnerable moments exchanged. 💜

It was a reminder of how important it is for autism moms to have a space where they can feel seen, understood, and connected without having to explain every part of their story.

My hope is that every mom left feeling a little less alone and with a renewed sense of hope and community.

So thankful for every woman who showed up with honesty, strength, and heart. 💕

Excited for tomorrow’s Empowered Moms Chat. 💙

There’s something so powerful about sitting in a room with autism moms who truly understand this journey, the beauty, the exhaustion, the advocacy, the love, and everything in between.

Looking forward to a morning of encouragement, connection, coffee, treats, and reminding each other that we are not alone.

Autism moms, you won’t want to miss this 💙
Let us love you and take care of you for the morning ✨

This is such a special time to feel seen, understood, and not so alone.
You’ll leave with encouragement, connection, and maybe even a few new friends who just get it.

We would love to see you there 💫

You're Invited to a Special Mom's Chat!

You're Invited to a Special Mom's Chat! Join EmPath for Autism & Be U Bear for a supportive Mom’s Chat to connect, share experiences, and swap tips on the autism journey.

Autism Acceptance Month comes to a close, we all know… it doesn’t ever really end for us. 💙

I wanted to share a tiny something for the autism mamas in this community.

PLAYLIST 🎶

I created this playlist thinking about all of you… the love you carry, the strength you show, and the way you keep showing up day after day, even when it’s hard.

If you’re a special needs mama, this is for you.

Press play on the days you need a reminder of just how much love lives inside of you. You’ve got this, BE U MAMA. 💫

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1B5ugFNQN4DOffGK4l6Gom?si=fIroVYB1QWSKY2p8Xrlhkw&pi=iTWd5_myS9GqN

Be U Mama 🩵 Playlist · Ashley McHugh Shinholster · 9 items