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Is Peace on Earth possible? If we share goodwill on common ground.
Christmas Eve. 1914. The Western Front. A world at war. Have you heard the story of what happened that night? There are many versions of...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 23, 20222 min read
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How does communicating kindness improve our well-being and our world?
Kindness. What does it mean to you? It goes beyond being nice. It is demonstrating compassion, grace, empathy, goodwill, mercy,...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 9, 20223 min read
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Conventions are for creating connections
What makes in-person conventions far superior to virtual ones? Besides the pleasure of traveling to a far-off location and getting a...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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How do we communicate love? Let me count the ways.
Not only on Valentine's Day but every day, people need to love and be loved. Experience it as a noun and a verb. Value love.
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 11, 20222 min read
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3 lessons from the world of sports – 2022 Edition
February is a big month in the world of sports. We kick off with the Winter Olympics, which only come once every four years. Can’t miss...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 4, 20223 min read
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Gratitude Is a Choice
In this season of Thanksgiving, we are encouraged to have an “attitude of gratitude.” Really? Even in 2021, nearly two years into a...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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Let’s Celebrate - Food Connects Us
Happy World Food Day!! World Food Day is celebrated each year in October, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 15, 20213 min read
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5 lessons from a global pandemic
What do tragedies and hardships teach us? Do we come out stronger and more resilient, or are we more defeated and divided? Historical...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 10, 20213 min read
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5 Tips for Overcoming Bias
Discrimination, prejudice, unequal treatment, harassment – just a few of the negative consequences resulting from the biases humans hold...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 13, 20213 min read
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United we stand
Is it possible for the United States of America to be united again? What will unite us? One year ago I proposed the idea that better...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 2, 20213 min read
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Can family meals lead to longer and healthier lives?
Family meals are more important than ever as the COVID pandemic accentuates the loneliness epidemic. Eating together may enhance longevity.
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 18, 20204 min read
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It takes a team
The team of authors, reviewers, editors, and designers completed four years of work and now Communicating Nutrition is a published book!!
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 14, 20203 min read
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Account for Culture in Communication
Effective communication accounts for culture – get 5 tips for creating culturally-focused communication.
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 31, 20203 min read
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Communication Can Unite Us
Communication that builds unity begins with listening, leading to trust and respect. It honors diversity and seeks common ground.
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 3, 20202 min read
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Job Opening: Father
Fathers benefit children and families in numerous ways. They are stronger, more resilient, and achieve better outcomes. Support fatherhood!
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 19, 20202 min read
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What do you say when you don’t know what to say?
What do you say when you don't know what to say? When is silence best? When is speaking out? Now, is the time to speak out.
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 5, 20203 min read
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#TogetherApart - United against a common foe
Defeating COVID-19 will take a united effort in the battle. We can be #TogetherApart using 5 weapons for the fight.
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 3, 20202 min read
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Staying socially connected while physically apart
Social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis is creating the need to connect in new ways. We must find new ways to stay social connected.
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 20, 20203 min read
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Which hat do you wear?
When you belong to a group that needs to make a decision or solve a problem, how do you go about that process? Is there one person who...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 17, 20203 min read
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Lessons from a full house – Year 3
Between December 21st and January 3rd, we hosted up to 31 members of our extended family, including 6 young children between the ages of...
Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 3, 20203 min read
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