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

02/25/2026

Vegetables are one of the main things that caregivers *wish* their child would eat.

Let's face it.

Vegetables can be prepared well or horribly wrong.

🥕The texture.
🥦The smell.
🍅The colors.

Most adults experienced some form of pressure to eat their vegetables in their childhood. Most adults don't know any other way to help support their child in learning to eat vegetables.

Here is a basic pathway to more veggies on your child's plate:
✨️ Model. That means you have to eat them too!
✨️Offer them raw or cooked. Show them the difference in texture, smell, and color. Also, when you cook them, give them some flavor! Don't skip the seasoning. Roasted is better than boiled 100% of the time.
✨️Offer a tasty dip. We love French onion dip, ranch, and pimento cheese. I am not opposed to something non-traditional such as maple syrup or honey either!

The most important tip is:
✨️ Don't stop serving it. It's okay that they didn't eat it last time. Serve it anyway. A small amount. They need repeated exposure to build confidence with new things.

At Everyday Progress, we provide occupational therapy at home or selective daycare to serve families in their natural environment. This allows for easier carry over for the child and the caregiver.

Set up a consultation today to see if we are a good fit to help your family see progress, every day.

02/24/2026

Dinner at a restaurant can feel impossible for families that have a picky or limited eater.

There are so many things to take in:
1️⃣the people
2️⃣the waiting
3️⃣the smells
4️⃣the utensils
5️⃣the food

It can be a lot.

In occupational therapy, we help support the child's sensory system to better interact and engage with their environment.
At Everyday Progress, we also support the caregivers in understanding all of this.

Providing support and guidance for families in their home 🏠(where it matters most) make a big difference.

Want to go to a restaurant during a session?
Let's do it. 😍

✨️That's the beauty of a community-based therapist. We can practice these skills in real life!

Want to learn more about our services? Contact us today to set up an initial consultation.

02/20/2026

We are responsible for so much as parents.

Feeding our child happens multiple times a day (sometimes it is non stop) and it feels really heavy if your child struggles with eating.

If your child has < 20 foods that they will eat, feeding therapy can help.

At Everyday Progress, we support the whole family because caregivers also need guidance.

We work through scenarios and challenges that you face as a caregiver and come up with a plan that fits your family's needs.

Set up a consultation today to learn more about in-home occupational therapy.

02/18/2026

Dinner doesn't have to be complicated.

It's helpful to have a few quick meals you can put together that the whole family will enjoy.

At our house that is nachos. I can add more protein to my side and all the tasty toppings. My kids can keep it simple.

😁Everyone is happy.

To make this meal more balanced we might serve veggies and dip, fruit, or salad.

What is your go-to easy family meal that everyone loves?

Do you need help creating dinner options that are a home run for the whole family? If you have a picky or limited eater this can feel impossible.

At Everyday Progress we work with families right where they are. We work in the home to support the whole family. The child learns ways to explore as well as the caregivers on how to best support their child who is learning about new foods.

Schedule your initial occupational therapy consultation today through the link in bio.

02/16/2026

You are the expert on your child.

We are the expert in occupational therapy.

Together = success

We work with families in their home. Caregivers receive hands-on support and guidance where it matters most.

A child is going to make significant progress when strategies, routines, and activities are implemented by you in their daily environment.

At Everyday Progress, we help families appreciate the little glimmers along the way to achieving meaningful goals.

Serving families in
📍Brandon
📍Lithia
📍Valrico
📍Riverview

Schedule a call today to learn more about in-home OT services. We look forward to helping your child learn and thrive!

02/14/2026

I still can't believe that 15 years ago I graduated, studied, passed my boards, and got my first job.

I am immensely grateful to be where I am today and for the support of so many.

This is truly the best job for me.

At Everyday Progress, we do therapy differently. We help not only the child but the caregivers gain confidence and see progress.

Looking forward to year 15 of being a pediatric occupational therapist ❤️

02/12/2026

Okay here me out.

I am not saying this is easy but it gets better with practice.

You get better at it and so do they.

👉Here are my steps to serving one meal to little ones different opinions.
1️⃣ Serve at least one thing on the plate that is highly preferred.
2️⃣ If they say, "I don't want it". You say, "You don't have to eat it.
3️⃣ If they can't tolerate the food on their plate, offer a second plate or napkin to discard the food.
4️⃣ Encourage them to remove something they don't want so they can continue with the rest of the meal (peas in this case)
5️⃣ The child that is eating the meal as it is served, engage them in conversation about the non-preferred element. "Hey, what do those peas feel like? Soft or crunchy?".
6️⃣ This invites the selective eater to learn more about the food in a way that is non-threatening.
7️⃣ Lastly, have the child feed you the element that is non-preferred.
8️⃣ You now echo was mentioned before. "Thanks for the pea, yeah it is soft just like you said."

✨️That's it.✨️

Bribing and pressure will not increase the chances that they will like it. 👆 The script above is an easy way to still serve one meal to two kids with different preferences.

At Everyday Progress we provide in-home occupational therapy to families in Brandon, Riverview, Lithia, and Valrico. We support the whole family right where it matters most!

Set up a consultation today if you need help with your picky or selective eater.

02/11/2026

You showed up.. Week after week. Sitting in waiting rooms… carrying snacks… hoping this would be the thing that finally clicked.

And yet, mealtimes at home still feel heavy, still stressful, still full of questions you’re trying to answer by yourself.

Here’s the truth most parents aren’t told ❤️
Progress doesn’t always happen best in a clinic.

It happens at your table, in your routines, with the foods in your fridge and in the real life moments that matter every single day.

That’s why our Feeding Intensive is different.

We start by preparing you. We walk beside your family during a two-hour in-home evaluation.
Then we continue with therapy sessions built around coaching, collaboration, and helping you feel confident long after we leave.

Because the goal isn’t forever therapy!

The goal is independence.
Peaceful meals.
And a child who can thrive in their own home.

If you’re exhausted… if progress has stalled… if you’re ready for a new approach…

✨ It may be time.

Message us START and let’s talk about what support could look like for your family. 💚

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