Hi AylaStewa,
To help troubleshoot possible software issues causing unexpected behavior, test the issue after ensuring your iPad has the latest software installed. To update, take the following steps:
Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Update your iPhone or iPad wirelessly
1. Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.
2. Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.
3. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
4. If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one that you want to install.
If the issue continues, and if the widgets are related to the Widgetsmith app, then reach out to the app developer for assistance with their application. The following article shows how to reach out to an app developer for help: How to contact an app developer - Apple Support
Contact the developer of an iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS app
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Search for the app, then tap it. If you can't find it, tap the account button
or your photo at the top of the screen, tap Purchased, tap "Not on this [device]," then tap the app.
3. The app's product page appears. Scroll to the Ratings & Reviews section, then tap App Support. If you don't see App Support, make sure that you're signed in with the correct Apple ID.
Kind regards.