Evidence-Based Models
Behavior Modification Models form the foundation of the practice, giving structure and consistency to everyday routines.
About Biz U Up
CJ's Story
The background and journey of CJ, the founder behind Biz U Up.
CJ's personal story and motivation for building a practice that combines Evidence-Based Behavior Modification Models, EQ, and yoga to help families reach Tranquility®.
A Story That Started With a Child
Every model at Biz U Up began with one family's search for a calmer, kinder way to live together.
CJ's path led from personal experience to a lifelong method: pairing Evidence-Based Behavior Modification Models with Emotional Intelligence and yoga, so that children and adults could move from behavioral chaos toward self-management and Tranquility®.
That journey is what the CJ Awards recognize — the recognition of the work behind the "Love, Joy & TRANQUILITY®" brand promise.
What the Journey Produced
From CJ's story grew a full set of supports for parents, teachers, and children, offered in group, semi-private, private, and subsidized formats.
EQ
Emotional Intelligence work helps children name and understand what they feel, including through fun EQ games and activities for ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-10.
Yoga
Yoga rounds out the method, pairing calm body work with the behavioral and emotional tools children are learning.
CJ Awards
CJ Awards recognition honors the founder's contributions and the families whose experiences shaped the method.
Love, Joy & TRANQUILITY® — the promise that grew out of CJ's story.
Where the Story Continues
Biz U Up serves families, educators, and individuals in Atlanta, Austin, Cherry Hill, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington DC, and Tokyo.
| Region | What We Offer |
|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | Corporate Group, Semi-Private, Private, and Subsidized Moral Incentive Programs |
| Austin, TX | Corporate Group, Semi-Private, Private, and Subsidized Moral Incentive Programs |
| Cherry Hill, NJ | Corporate Group, Semi-Private, Private, and Subsidized Moral Incentive Programs |
| Philadelphia, PA | Corporate Group, Semi-Private, Private, and Subsidized Moral Incentive Programs |
| San Diego, CA | Corporate Group, Semi-Private, Private, and Subsidized Moral Incentive Programs |
| San Francisco, CA | Corporate Group, Semi-Private, Private, and Subsidized Moral Incentive Programs |
| Washington, DC | Corporate Group, Semi-Private, Private, and Subsidized Moral Incentive Programs |
| Tokyo, Japan | Corporate Group, Semi-Private, Private, and Subsidized Moral Incentive Programs |
Biz U Up grew out of a single family's search for a calmer, kinder way to live together. Rather than accepting that stress, frustration, and emotional chaos were simply the price of family life, the founder asked a different question: what if children could be guided toward tranquility with the same care adults receive? That question became the seed of a practice now trusted by parents across schools, homes, and community programs throughout America.
The story that follows is one of transformation through attention. Watching a child move from meltdown to self-awareness gave the founder a language for what was happening underneath the behavior, and a belief that lasting change must begin in thinking, not in compliance. The journey described here traces how a personal experience with family stress and communication became a lifelong method for helping children feel safe, seen, and understood.
The method that eventually took shape blends Evidence-Based Behavior Modification Models with Emotional Intelligence and yoga. Each element plays a distinct role: structured behavioral frameworks give families practical, step-by-step tools, emotional intelligence builds empathy and connection between parents, teachers, and children, and the practice of yoga offers a daily path toward calm in the body and the mind. Together they support a home atmosphere of joy rather than fear.
Guided programs delivered weekly, in schools, at home, and through private sessions, extend that original story to many families. Themes, stories, games, and activities are designed to give children and adults shared language for feelings, so that stress can be named and addressed early. Teachers and parents receive support in building consistent daily rhythms that strengthen social learning, resilience, and the quiet confidence that replaces reactive behavior.
Today the work continues through a dedicated team, an awards-recognized practice, and programs across many locations, with a philanthropic heart that keeps support accessible to families and schools. Clients and families share voices of change in their own words, describing children who communicate better, parents who feel calmer, and households where love replaces struggle. The story is still unfolding, one family and one child at a time.