Everyday Progress

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

Piece of 🍰 right?Nope. It's really, really hard. As a parent of a picky or selective eater it can feel exhausting, overw...
11/15/2025

Piece of 🍰 right?

Nope. It's really, really hard. As a parent of a picky or selective eater it can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and devastating.

But here's the thing.
✨When you make a change in your mealtime routine to better support your child, stick with it.
✨When you hold a boundary for snacks/mealtimes to reduce grazing, stick with it.
✨When you start using supportive communication and eliminate pressure techniques, stick with it!

Does this sound impossible? We are here to help!

What is one change you want to make in your home? Comment below!

At Everyday Progress we serve families in the home where progress matters most. We provide occupational therapy and feeding therapy. Contact us today for a free consultation, link in bio.

Not just at the evaluation. Every. Single. Week. I rely on your expertise about your child. ➡️What makes them tick?➡️Wha...
11/14/2025

Not just at the evaluation.

Every. Single. Week.

I rely on your expertise about your child.

➡️What makes them tick?
➡️What makes them upset?
➡️What makes them happy?
➡️What might be hard for them?

These things can change often! You as their caregiver play a vital role in therapy.

At Everyday Progress, we support the whole family. We use time in our session to review the past week and how the strategies are working or not working. We make a plan for the following week and trial new strategies.

If you don't feel included in your child's care, it is time for a change.

Set up a free consultation through the link in bio.

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As a busy mom, I don't always have time to curate the perfect activity to entertain my kids. In fact, I have worked hard...
11/14/2025

As a busy mom, I don't always have time to curate the perfect activity to entertain my kids. In fact, I have worked hard to "let go" of entertaining my kids as a personal responsibility.

✨️They can have fun all on their own.✨️

If you have a picky or selective eater, this can be a helpful and no pressure way to expose them to foods.

➡️Make a food face.
➡️Make an ocean.
➡️Make whatever you like.

If your child doesn't want to touch certain items, give them a tool. Modify the task enough that they can be successful.

Our kids need freedom to play and explore. This is a simple way to do just that. Truthfully these are things I just grabbed from the fridge 😁 Nothing curated here!

I hope you give this a try! 👏

Comment below if you have tried this activity or if you love another food based activity!🥦

If you have a picky or selective eater and you don't know where to start, set up a free consultation. The link is in bio.
We are here to help!

✨️It's true.✨️Just because your child has a diagnosis or therapy was recommended by a physician does not mean you can't ...
11/11/2025

✨️It's true.✨️

Just because your child has a diagnosis or therapy was recommended by a physician does not mean you can't take breaks.

At Everyday Progress, we promote short term or episodic care. That means we might work together for 4,6, or even 9 months then we take a pause.

Pause for soccer. ⚽️
Pause for gymnastics. 🤸‍♀️
Pause for less appointments. 📆
Pause for you. ❤️

You deserve a break too!

We can come back together after a few months of a break and hit the ground running. 😁

What do you think about short-term therapy?


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Thank you to all who have served our country and for your sacrifice. 🇺🇸 ❤️🇺🇸We so appreciate you.
11/11/2025

Thank you to all who have served our country and for your sacrifice. 🇺🇸 ❤️🇺🇸

We so appreciate you.

You remember when your little one rolled over for the first time? That small milestone led to pushing up, crawling, and ...
11/08/2025

You remember when your little one rolled over for the first time? That small milestone led to pushing up, crawling, and walking.

These milestones are no different. It's a small step toward bigger goals and they deserve to be celebrated!

What is one small glimmer from your week?

We provide occupational therapy and feeding therapy to East Hillsborough County in the home where progress matters most. If you have questions or would like to know more about our services and how we support families, click the link in bio. Set up a free consultation today.

These sweet words make my heart smile. I am so proud of this Momma and it was an honor to work with her child.❤️🥹❤️ ...
11/06/2025

These sweet words make my heart smile. I am so proud of this Momma and it was an honor to work with her child.❤️🥹❤️

I heard from a friend that is was National Donut Day AND Stress Awareness Day. It seems like they did that on purpose. N...
11/05/2025

I heard from a friend that is was National Donut Day AND Stress Awareness Day. It seems like they did that on purpose.

Nevertheless, I got myself some donuts from a local shop because it brings me joy.

As parents, we know this is a stressful job. It comes with the territory.

We worry.

Are they eating enough?
Are they growing and hitting their milestones?
Are they doing well in school?
Are they making friends?
Am I doing enough as their parent?

It's a lot.

If you have a picky or limited eater it can feel overwhelming. 🫠

To manage stress, I seek things that bring me joy.
Donuts. 🍩
Making bread. 🍞
Yoga.🧘‍♀️
Reading.📚

While a donut does not carry the same nutritional value as broccoli, it is valuable. 🥦🍩

Not sure how to manage it all? We can help. Schedule a free consultation today through the link in bio. We want to be a part of your child's feeding journey.

What is one food that brings you joy?

Feeding therapy. 🍴❤️Did you know that occupational therapy can help your child who is a picky or limited eater? 🥦🥗Throug...
11/04/2025

Feeding therapy. 🍴❤️

Did you know that occupational therapy can help your child who is a picky or limited eater? 🥦🥗

Through emotional regulation, oral motor skill training, food play, sensory strategies, mealtime routines, caregiver education and more, we set your family up for success. 😁

✨️Not all feeding therapy is the same.✨️

At Everyday Progress, we support children with a limited variety of foods to help them expand their diets. We support the caregivers to better understand the needs of the child. We are dedicated to creating peace at mealtimes for families. We do all of this in your home, where progress matters most.

Reach out today to schedule your free consultation, link in bio.

We look forward to supporting your family's journey toward peaceful mealtimes.

11/03/2025

How do you fill your down time?

As a mom, it can feel really hard to prioritize yourself. You do so much that sometimes goes unnoticed. The truth is, this hamster wheel that I am on is not sustainable.

I am working to find peace in moments of nothing. It is not easy for me but I am working on it.

If this sounds like you, lean on your village. We aren't meant to do this parenting thing alone.

If your child is struggling with eating and mealtime are a battle, set up a free consultation through the link in bio. We would love to be a part of your village.

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