The Eating with EASE Academy
Introducing The Eating with EASE Academy:
Say goodbye to endless Googling and the guesswork that keeps you feeling stuck. It’s time to stop second-guessing and start making real progress.
Our one-of-a-kind program guides you through a transformative, relationship-based approach to mastering responsive feeding.
With interactive, compassionate facilitation, you’ll uncover practical solutions tailored to your family’s unique needs.
Experience lasting change. Enjoy mealtime again.
Features and Awards
Before I tell you more about this transformational program, let me tell you a little about who it is for…
You’re exhausted from daily mealtime battles with your selective eater.
You know “They’ll eat when they’re hungry” doesn’t apply to your child.
You want personalized solutions that fit your child’s unique feeding challenges.
You’re ready to stop power struggles and rebuild a positive connection at meals.
You’ve faced barriers like long waitlists, high cost of therapies, or feeding therapy that didn’t align with your needs.
You crave lifelong eating skills for your child, not just short-term fixes.
You want your child to feel internally motivated to eat, not pressured.
You seek a true transformation for your child and family at mealtimes.
Feeding kids who struggle with eating isn’t EASY…
but we can EASE our way through the journey
With The Eating with EASE Academy, you will gain the tools to:
E= EMPOWER yourself with knowledge and strategies that work for your family
A= ADAPT the environment and ATTUNE to your child
S= SUPPORT sensory and motor needs
E= ENJOY peaceful and connected mealtimes
By the end of this program, you will have...
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KNOWLEDGE
A Deep Understanding of Your Child's Eating Journey
You'll unlock the "why" behind your child's eating struggles, gaining the tools and insights to support them with compassion and clarity.
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CONFIDENCE
The Skills to Navigate Mealtimes with Ease
Feel empowered to take actionable steps that create positive mealtime experiences without stress, pressure, or guilt.
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HOPE
The Belief That Progress is Possible
With the support and guidance of this program, you’ll find hope in every small win, knowing that lasting change is always within reach.
"Before working with Brenda, I felt like giving up. I remember saying, ‘I feel like we’ll never get to a better place for her to eat.’ It was such a hard, overwhelming time.
During our work together, Brenda was a lifeline. I told her, ‘Thank you so much for your encouragement and uplifting me today. It’s so hard. I hate it.’ She gave me the strength to step back and not interfere, even when she wasn’t eating. I really needed those chats and found myself praying things would get better soon.
Now, after working with Brenda, I feel so much more hopeful. Thank you, Brenda, for being my voice of reason and for all your kindness and encouragement. I’ve been praying that we’d sort this out, and I finally feel like we are!"
Anita
This is the program you finish!
You may have purchased other courses in the past, but with the chaos of daily life, overwhelming schedules, and persistent stress— you likely struggled to finish them or find them truly helpful.
The Eating with EASE Academy program is the only one-of-a-kind online feeding program designed specifically for parents like you. It offers what you truly need: guided support that helps you turn new knowledge into real, actionable steps that make sense for your family.
With weekly live sessions led by me, a seasoned feeding specialist, you’ll not only learn proven tips and strategies, but also receive the dedicated support needed to implement them effectively.
This groundbreaking program provides facilitation through live sessions, giving you the opportunity to review, reflect, and practice each step in a safe, nurturing environment that fits your busy life.
Within this program, you receive...
Six Modules
From responsive feeding to joyful eating, these modules equip you with the tools to transform mealtimes by building trust, supporting sensory and motor needs, and fostering connection with your child. Here’s a refined version for clarity:
Lessons within the modules are designed to be short and manageable, so you can easily fit in bite-sized learning while folding laundry, waiting in the school pick-up line, or relaxing after the kids are in bed.
Facilitation Sessions
Weekly facilitation sessions offer the opportunity to review, ask questions, get clarification, and practice the strategies from the module lessons.
Workbook Activities
Carefully curated activities to complement your learning styles and incorporate whole-brain learning for both you and your child.
Recipe Box Resources
Supplemental handouts to enhance the module objectives and support workbook activities.
Bonuses!
From menu-planning assistance to ways to bridge to new foods to sensory and oral motor play activities, we’ve got you covered!
Take a Peek Inside!
The Eating with EASE Academy:
Module 1: Intro to Responsive Feeding with a Focus on Relationship Building
Learn responsive feeding strategies to nurture trust and reduce mealtime stress.
Strengthen your parent-child connection through a relationship-first approach.
Module 2: Creating a Supportive Eating Environment
Set up a sensory-friendly mealtime space to encourage regulation and curiosity.
Learn to read and respond to your child’s non-verbal cues.
Module 3: Sensory Supports for Selective Eaters
Activate the body’s powerful sensory regulating system through the vagus nerve.
Practice co-regulation for safe, connected, joyful eating opportunities.
Module 4: Motor Supports for Selective Eaters
Strengthen posture and breath control to advance eating skills.
Address oral motor skills for better chewing and swallowing.
Module 5: Strategies and Tools for Joyful Eating
Encourage food exploration and curiosity through playful, age-appropriate activities.
Instill autonomy and flexibility to make mealtimes enjoyable for everyone.
Module 6: Building Connection and Relationship
Use attunement and co-regulation techniques to enhance your child’s emotional resilience.
Cultivate internal motivation for your child to explore and enjoy food.
Conclusion: Integration and Celebration
Reflect on your progress and celebrate the transformation in your mealtimes.
Integrate everything you’ve learned to continue building peaceful, joyful family mealtimes.
“Before working with Brenda, I always had so much guilt that I wasn’t doing enough for my toddler. Her reflux symptoms made it so hard to figure out how to feed her. As we worked to figure out her hunger cues, we were able to address all aspects of her growth, nutrition and functional skills. Brenda showed me how my daughter’s play skills could be used to encourage participation in feeding activities. We were able to help her become a lot less anxious during mealtimes. Brenda was the voice of reason we needed in a time of intense stress and discouragement. She helped me and encouraged me just as much as she helped my daughter gain skills. I will always be grateful for her compassion and expertise.”
Lindsay, mom to R, age 19 months
FAQs
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The program launches on October 7th. Modules 1-3 will drop in October. Modules 4-6 will drop in November, and the program integration/celebration will wrap up in early December.
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This is a one-of-a-kind program that you will finish! The Eating with EASE Academy has built-in weekly live facilitation sessions. These sessions are designed to give you practice so you won't get stuck or overwhelmed. Together, we review the lessons and problem solve how to implement the ideas so they work for your family.
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With your purchase today, you’ll be enrolled in the Fall 2024 Cohort, starting with Module One on October 7th. Throughout the cohort, running from October 7th to early December, you'll have access to all live sessions and content.
After the cohort ends, you’ll retain access to the entire program for a minimum of 12 months from your purchase date, or as long as it remains hosted on this platform. This means you can revisit all sessions and materials at your convenience during this period.
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Yes! If you desire additional support, we have coaching packages available as a supplement. Only a few time slots are available though so if you need the additional support, let us know now.
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No, the information provided in this program is educational in nature only. It is not intended to replace professional advice or consultation with a medical provider, healthcare professional, or feeding expert. That Makes Sense OT is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury that may result from using the information in this program.
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No. This program is educational in nature, and cannot be billed through medical insurance.
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Yes! EASE was designed specifically to be adaptable for all populations struggling with eating. From Pediatric Feeding Disorder, ARFID, Autism, ADHD, high anxiety, and more... all will benefit because the core foundation of the program teaches how to problem solve so strategies work for your family.
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The doors to The Eating with EASE Academy will be open for enrollment until Friday, September 27 at 10pm ET. After this date, registration will close and the program will not be available until the next enrollment period. To ensure you don't miss out on our special introductory pricing and secure your spot, we recommend signing up before the closing date.
Hi, I’m Brenda.
As an award-winning pediatric occupational therapist and feeding specialist, I’ve dedicated my career to helping children and families navigate the tricky world of feeding. I’m passionate about making mealtimes less stressful and more enjoyable for both you and your child.
Through years of experience and specialized training, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how anxiety and sensory challenges can affect a child’s relationship with food. My goal is to provide you with the tools and strategies you need to support your child in feeling safe, curious, and confident at the table.
I believe in a holistic approach that considers not just what your child eats, but how they engage and explore food. By nurturing your relationship while building trust around food, we can work toward making mealtimes a positive experience for your family.
