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Rootsupjulie

Supporting youth program leaders and the children they serve with emotional regulation tools. Based in Denver, CO and Portland, ME

We offer classes, trainings, and an emotional wellness video curriculum.

10/14/2025

Everything begins with connection.
Connection to ourselves. To each other. To the world around us.

It’s the thread that runs through every breath, movement, and story we share.

When children feel connected, they feel safe.
And when they feel safe, they can learn, grow, and thrive. 💚

Connection is the root of all our offerings — because regulation, empathy, and resilience all grow from it. 🌿

Wiggle. Freeze. Giggle. Repeat. Connection is where it all begins.

10/10/2025

I will forever be awe inspired by children. After we practice guided imagery, they always have the most creative things to say! This one takes the cake 🍰 ♥️

10/02/2025

🌱✨ Why does Roots Up improve behavior outcomes?

Because behavior is communication — and most “challenging behaviors” are really signs of a child who feels overwhelmed. Instead of telling kids what not to do, Roots Up teaches them what to do instead:

💚 Self-soothing tools they can use anytime, anywhere
💚 Movement + breath practices that calm big feelings
💚 Confidence from knowing, “I can handle this!”

When children learn how to regulate their own emotions, you’ll see:
✔️ Fewer meltdowns
✔️ Smoother transitions
✔️ Better focus and relationships

We’re not just managing behavior. We’re teaching lifelong skills for resilience. 🌟

06/05/2025

Behavior is Communication 🧡

Yesterday, my husband, our 6.5-year-old son, and I revisited a restaurant we hadn’t been to in months.

As we walked in, my son said, “Remember when I was afraid of this entryway because it felt like it was closing in?”

I froze. “No,” I said gently. “I had no idea you felt that way. I’m so sorry you experienced that.”

His words brought me back to when he was younger. Every visit to that restaurant ended in a meltdown. At the time, I didn’t understand why—I thought it was a tantrum over not getting his way. But now, he could articulate what his younger self couldn’t: the space had felt overwhelming and suffocating.

🍃 This moment was a powerful reminder: behavior is communication.

🌟 I believe supporting children doesn’t mean excusing behaviors—it’s about addressing what’s underneath while holding boundaries.

💛 This is my biggest challenge as both a teacher and a parent right now. It’s so nuanced!

🌱 Have you experienced a moment like this with a child in your life?

06/04/2025

I just wrapped up 16 incredible weeks of Soothe and Move, reaching over 160 amazing kindergarteners and 1st graders at Reiche Elementary! 💕

It was such a privilege to step into each classroom, guiding these young superheroes alongside their teachers—who are truly some of the most hardworking and passionate individuals I’ve ever met.

Each class brought its own unique energy. Some groups craved rest, so we embraced calming guided imagery. Others were fast and full of energy, so we redirected that into upbeat games and frog jumps, transforming it into focused fun! ✨

Each session was a playful journey of unlocking their inner superpowers—lifelong tools to navigate tough moments with confidence. These young superheroes learned:

✨ New deep breathing techniques to calm big emotions.
✨ Energizing movements to recharge and gain focus.
✨ Guided imagery to find peace and self-assurance.
Hearing how they’re already using these skills at bedtime or during their daily routines—and seeing teachers light up as their students practice self-regulation unprompted—has been the ultimate reward.

A heartfelt thank-you to the Reiche community and the extraordinary teachers who trusted me to guide their students. Stay tuned for some videos and data we collected along the day💙

01/29/2025

🌟 Partnership with Reiche Elementary in Portland, Maine! 🌟

We’re excited to bring Soothe and Move classes to Kindergarten and 1st-grade students at Reiche Elementary! From January to May, 72 students will learn emotional regulation and self-soothing strategies, while teachers use our video library to reinforce these skills.

🎯 Why It Matters:

♥️Supports 78% ELL students and those facing trauma and anxiety.
♥️Helps teachers and students release stress and connect to themselves and each other.
♥️Empowering students with emotional regulation strategies allows them to manage stress and big emotions in school and beyond.

📊 In collaboration with , we’re tracking meaningful, evidence-based outcomes to create lasting impact for both students and educators. Stay tuned :)

We are a month into the program and I’m feeling very grateful to be part of this hardworking and compassionate community!

01/07/2025

At , we strive for everyone around us to feel safe, included, and that they have the freedom to be exactly who they are. But as trauma-informed professionals, we also recognize that we cannot guarantee anyone’s feelings of safety or inclusion.

We are constantly learning about how to craft and teach accessible and equitable practices, as research evolves and as children’s needs change over time. While we have deep, honest personal ties to our work, we also recognize our own privileges. And we are always grateful to listen and learn from anyone who offers their knowledge on how to be more inclusive and minimize harm.

01/03/2025

Everyone's nervous system responds to life's challenges differently. 🌟

We all have our own unique ways of reacting to what life throws at us. For those with more sensitive nervous systems, sometimes a little extra time and a few additional tools can make all the difference in finding balance. 💫

Remember, it's okay to take things at your own pace and use the tools that work best for you. 🌱

01/01/2025

💚 was built on years of research, first-hand experience, and collaboration with a team of experts, but children have been our most important contributors. Over the years, the children we’ve worked with have created the names of poses, their engagement levels have taught us what works and what doesn’t, and their attention spans have defined the length of exercises. We know that listening to and learning from the children we serve is our greatest asset.💚

12/29/2024

We believe that children and their caregivers need more resources for stress relief. Teachers, social workers, program facilitators, and child life specialists use our trauma-informed, 5-minute videos to help children soothe their bodies and minds, so they can build healthy emotional-regulation skills from the roots up.

Learn more about what we do at : https://ourrootsup.com/about/

12/22/2024

The holidays and meltdowns can go hand-in-hand, for both children and adults. With all the extra energy and emotions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Placing hands on specific parts of the body is a simple way to help regulate the nervous system and reduce stress.

When life feels too fast or before/after a big emotion, touch is a gentle practice that can bring calm and grounding by activating the body's natural relaxation response.

Hand Placements for Self-Soothing:

❤️ Hands on Heart: Rest both hands over your heart, applying gentle pressure. This can create a sense of warmth and reassurance, signaling safety and compassion to the brain.

🌊 Hand on Belly: Place your hands on your lower abdomen. Take a deep breath into your hands, encouraging diaphragmatic breathing to help slow a racing mind and relax the body.

🧠 Hand on Back of Neck: Gently place your hand at the base of the skull. The neck is close to the brainstem, where the body's stress response is managed. Applying light pressure can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, signaling the body to relax.

These simple placements remind the nervous system that we're supported and safe. They provide predictable, calming input that supports emotional regulation and self-awareness.

12/21/2024

🌱 "We teach what we most need to learn." 🌱

I’ve spent years sharing tools like deep breathing, mindfulness, and gentle self-awareness with kids, yet these are often the exact practices I struggle to use myself. Self-regulation and emotional resilience aren’t things we just “get” one day - they’re lifelong practices. 💫

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Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.OurRootsUp.com/

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Since 2010 Radiant Beginnings has been committed to changing lives through high quality yoga/mindfulness programming, teacher trainings, audio guided relaxations and stress management video curricula.

Our products and services are data-driven and suitable for all ages throughout schools, homes, hospitals and therapeutic environments. We envision a world where people have tools to manage stress and develop lifelong healthy coping strategies.