Rooted Regulation

Kate Ungaro, M.S., OTR/L, CPRCS, CGP

Hi, I’m Kate — an occupational therapist and mom. I’m trained in primitive reflex integration and I’m a Certified GAPS Practitioner.Rooted Regulation is an online space for parents of babies and toddlers who want to understand what’s happening underneath behavior — with practical, OT-informed tools for nervous system regulation, development, and daily rhythm, plus supportive GAPS-informed nourishment guidance.No pressure. No perfection.
Just calm, clear, and rooted support.Rooted Regulation weaves together:
• nervous system education
• development + play foundations
• rhythm & routines for home life
• GAPS-informed nourishment guidance (education-based)

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Guides + Resources Launching Soon

The first Rooted Regulation digital guides are designed for moms who want clarity and calm — without overwhelm or perfection.Launching Soon:Rooted Rhythm Outside Mini FREEBIE
A simple nervous-system reset for transitions, bedtime, and big toddler feelings — using rhythm + outdoor play.Best for: toddlers who regulate best outside + parents who feel stuck in power struggles.Rooted Poop Decoder FREEBIE
A nervous-system-first guide for toddler constipation + withholding.Best for: toddlers who are constipated, withholding, bloated, or having sudden behavior shifts — and parents who want to understand the why behind the poop.Rooted Rhythm Reset $19
A simple plan to help you create calmer days without power struggles.Best for: families who feel like every day is a struggle (mornings, after daycare, meals, bedtime) and want calmer rhythms without perfection.Includes:
• Rhythm anchors for morning, after daycare, meals, and bedtime
• Transition tools for big feelings + resistance
• Calm scripts + co-regulation prompts for parents
• Simple sensory-based routines that support regulation
• Printable trackers + gentle check-ins to build consistencyRooted Digestion Reset $19
A gentle 3–7 day reset for motility + mood + sleep through food + regulation.Best for: toddlers with sensitive digestion + sensitive nervous systems — constipation, loose stools, bloating, picky eating, sleep disruptions, and emotional dysregulation.Includes:
• A simple gut–brain axis explanation (how digestion influences behavior + sleep)
• Nervous system tools that support digestion + motility
• GAPS informed food support
• Printable trackers + check-ins
• 3 & 7 day reset plansRooted Outside Toolkit $37
Weekly outdoor OT play prompts to regulate the nervous system through movement + sensory input.Best for: parents who want a weekly nature-based OT activity bank to build regulation, resilience, sensory integration, and connection through play outside.Includes:
• Outdoor OT activity ban
• Printable prompts/cards
• Seasonal ideas
• Sensory system targets (vestibular/proprioception/interoception)
• Reflex integration + play ideasToolkit + Rooted Digestion Reset (Bundle Offer) $49Best for: families who want both: outdoor play + nervous system regulation AND a gentle digestion/motility reset — supporting the whole child.Includes:
• Rooted Outside Toolkit
PLUS
• Rooted Digestion Reset

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Questions or early interest: [email protected]

Kate Ungaro, M.S., OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist providing services through Rooted Regulation in accordance with applicable state licensure laws. Some services - such as GAPS nutrition support, rhythm coaching, and wellness education are offered as non-clinical educational services and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical or therapeutic care. These services are provided outside the scope of occupational therapy and will be clearly identified as such.

What is Rooted Regulation?
Rooted Regulation is an OT-informed educational platform for moms of babies and toddlers. I share tools to help you understand behavior and development through a nervous-system-first lens — using rhythm, play, and nourishment.Is this occupational therapy?
Rooted Regulation resources (PDFs, guides, courses, and educational content) are not medical care and do not establish a therapist–client relationship.If you are seeking individualized occupational therapy services, please consult a licensed provider in your state.Do I need to be doing the GAPS diet to participate?
No. Rooted Regulation is not a “perfect protocol” space.Some resources may include GAPS-aligned education, but the goal is to support your family with gentle, realistic steps — wherever you are starting from.Who are these resources for?
Moms of babies & toddlers who want support with:
• big feelings / meltdowns
• transitions + daily rhythms
• digestion / constipation / withholding
• sensory needs + behavior as communication
• regulation + development foundationsDo you offer 1:1 services?
At this time, Rooted Regulation is focused on online guides and resources.Limited 1:1 offerings may open seasonally in the future.

Rooted Regulation is an educational platform created by Kate Ungaro, M.S., OTR/L. The information provided through this website, email, social media content, PDFs, guides, and other resources is for general educational and informational purposes only.Rooted Regulation resources are not medical advice and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Use of this website and its resources does not create a therapist–client relationship, provider–patient relationship, or any other professional relationship.Any content related to nervous system regulation, development, behavior, digestion, nutrition, or lifestyle is shared for educational purposes only. Always consult your pediatrician, physician, or other qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical or developmental concerns, and before making changes to diet, supplements, or treatment plans.Participation in Rooted Regulation resources is voluntary. Individual results vary, and no guarantees are made regarding outcomes.By using this website and engaging with Rooted Regulation resources, you agree to these terms.

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