Everyday Progress

Everyday Progress Colleen Blazina MOT, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Specializing in Feeding with Concierge and Community Based Services.

Beige is safe. It is predictable. Every. Single. Time.Trying new foods can be really hard for some kids. At Everyday Pr...
03/24/2026

Beige is safe. It is predictable. Every. Single. Time.

Trying new foods can be really hard for some kids.

At Everyday Progress, we start with the environment to set your child up for success.

💚Seating/positioning
💚Supportive communication
💚Reducing distractions
💚Improving connection
💚Reduce the pressure

We provide in home occupational therapy to support your child's feeding journey where you learn the strategies first hand.

Carryover is key for lasting progress. We are with you to guide your family in creating doable routines that support your picky or limited eater.

Contact us today to get scheduled for your initial evaluation.

03/21/2026

They don't have to eat it.

Forcing, bribing, or pressuring your child to eat certain foods will backfire. For sure.

So how to we get them to try it.

We support them through numerous exposures without the pressure.

We all know kids are more likely to do something when it feel like it is their idea, right?

So when it comes to trying new foods, make it their idea but don't skip these either:
1️⃣Model eating the foods your want them to eat.
2️⃣Offer a tasty condiment (even if it doesn't make sense).
3️⃣Be cool. If they do taste it.... don't freak out or go in to the "I knew you would like it" speech.

What is one food that your child ate randomly that totally surprised you???

Feeding therapy is a long game. Supporting the whole family is the way to go for lasting change and faster progress. This is our approach at Everyday Progress, helping families play, eat, and thrive.

DM to learn more about our services.

Did you catch my typo?? Yep I am one of these busy moms trying to do all of the things! Mistakes happen.I think we natur...
03/20/2026

Did you catch my typo?? Yep I am one of these busy moms trying to do all of the things! Mistakes happen.

I think we naturally take on more as mothers. We try to juggle all the things and be everything to everyone.

🚗Chauffeur
👩‍🍳Chef
🧹Organizer
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧General manager
👂Counselor
👩‍🏫Teacher
🏠House cleaner

The list goes on. While we take on all of these roles in our house it can feel really heavy.

This is especially true if your child's teacher has mentioned concerns.
Or you notice differences in how they interact with peers.
Or the pediatrician wants to talk about adding Pediasure to help them add calories due to their limited diet.

Moms need support too. That's what we are here for. We provide occupational and feeding therapy at home to best support the child and the whole family.

Not sure if occupational therapy is what your child needs? Set up a free consultation today.

We do therapy differently. OT and feeding therapy in the home where it matters most. We also provide services in a few s...
03/19/2026

We do therapy differently.

OT and feeding therapy in the home where it matters most. We also provide services in a few select daycares and schools. The difference comes in caregiver training.

Whether it happens in the moment in person or on a monthly parent coaching call the caregiver feels included, educated, and supported.

✨️Together we make a great team!✨️

Schedule your initial evaluation for occupational or feeding therapy today.

At Everyday Progress we start discharge planning from day one.Why is that important? Therapy is not meant to be forever....
03/18/2026

At Everyday Progress we start discharge planning from day one.

Why is that important? 

Therapy is not meant to be forever. Most clients benefit from short-term episodic care. That means that we target fewer goals for a duration of 4 to 6 months.

During that time the caregiver receives guidance, support, and hands-on training. 

✨️This is key.✨️

When a caregiver is confident and implementing strategies and routines progress happens quicker.

In our occupational therapy and feeding therapy sessions we equip the parent with doable activities that fit into their life and family dynamics. 

Want to learn more about this approach? DM me to get connected

03/16/2026

These Moms were looking for support from their pediatrician and they really have to speak up and stay consistent to get the referral.

It shouldn't have to be this way. Parents needs support not "wait and see".

Occupational therapy might be the right fit for your child if you have a concern in:

1️⃣fine motor skills/handwriting
2️⃣emotional regulation
3️⃣social skills
4️⃣strength/balance/coordination
5️⃣feeding/picky eating
6️⃣self care (dressing, bathing, toileting, hygiene)
7️⃣attention/focus

We involve caregivers in every session so you won't feel left out of the therapy process. You are an active participant and there is open communication between you and the therapist.

At Everyday Progress we don't need a referral from a doctor to start occupational therapy or feeding therapy. At this time we are private pay and accept the Step Up for Students- Unique Abilities Scholarship.

👉Send this to a Momma that has been told to "wait and see" and she still has concerns.

Set up a free consultation today to learn more about our services.

03/13/2026

If you want your picky eater to be less picky try these three things

1️⃣ Get them in the kitchen to make something they love.

Don't start with a cooking activity using a food they hate. Build momentum from food they already love.

2️⃣ Give them freedom to make it their way.

We know that choice, autonomy, and control are very important and this is so true for a child that struggles with eating. Who cares if they just want butter and cheese?

3️⃣ Use this experience for connection not correction.

This is an opportunity where the child gets to make all of the choices and will likely cause a mess. It's okay. As we are building comfort and familiarity around foods we want it to be a positive environment.

👉Share this with a parent that feels stuck with a child who is picky or is a limited eater.

What is one cooking activity your child likes to help with? 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳🍳

At Everyday Progress we provide in home occupational therapy services that support the whole family. This approach helps the child and caregivers implement strategies and routines that change miserable mealtimes and make them feel enjoyable.
DM for more information about our services

We find that progress that actually sticks happens when we slow things down. Like way down.This child has had feeding th...
03/11/2026

We find that progress that actually sticks happens when we slow things down. 

Like way down.

This child has had feeding therapy before and did not feel supported or that she had much say so.

✨️We are doing things differently. That starts with slowing down and meeting her where she is.✨️

In OT, we work with families to understand their child's challenges and give them a path to help them reach their goals. Sometimes we need to adjust course or hit the pause button. 

Every child is different and receives a personalized plan to fit their needs. If your child is struggling with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) or Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD), we are here to help.

👉Schedule an initial consultation to learn more about how we serve our families.

At Everyday Progress,  we support the whole family. That is what makes us different. Providing in-home occupational ther...
03/11/2026

At Everyday Progress,  we support the whole family. That is what makes us different. 

Providing in-home occupational therapy allows us to guide caregivers in how to best support their child with in the moment feedback.

When we serve families at a daycare or school, there is caregiver coaching both at the facility and with the parents. We offer a 3:1 model. This means 3 sessions at school and the final session of the month is a 1 hour coaching call with the caregiver to review current progress toward goals, progress at home and next month's targets.

✨️We believe high caregiver involvement makes all of the difference.✨️

Now scheduling evaluations in

📍Brandon
📍Valrico
📍Lithia

If you are looking for a new approach,  contact us today to set up an initial consultation!

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