Fresh snow transforms a winter landscape. It covers the mud and muck and blankets the world with a clean and pristine newness. It makes...

Over the past three years I have written blog posts listing lessons learned from hosting dozens of family members over the holidays. Last...

A year ago I wrote a blog post titled “2020 Vision,” which opened as follows… "As we enter this century’s decade of the “Roaring 20’s,”...

Is anyone out there lacking motivation? I for one have noticed that the world seems to be in a major slump. The pandemic has zapped us...

Have you ever felt like your journey as a nutrition professional meandered aimlessly rather than purposefully? Would you like to take...

What is the first step in building a skill, making a change, or achieving any type of self-improvement? Assessment - An honest and...

What do experts need most? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts, does that knowledge guarantee their...

A lack of time, money, or resources does not need to prevent creating great communication. Follow these five effective shortcuts.

"Effective messages are created with and for an audience." Collaborate with your audience from assessing needs through evaluating outcomes.

Unrealistic expectations of perfect family meals can get in the way of achieving them. Don't complicate eating together. Plan. Prepare. Do.

Sharing my career story recently on several podcasts, I have been reminded how our career journeys take shape and how skills and...

The team of authors, reviewers, editors, and designers completed four years of work and now Communicating Nutrition is a published book!!

Applauding and reflecting on achievements helps us learn, grow, and set new goals. What have I learned from 3 years of blogging?

We are all experiencing a huge, major change in plans. What can we do? We can improvise and as a result we can build resilience.

Virtual communication has replaced in-person during our pandemic-induced quarantine. To be successful, we must still effectively connect.

Winston Churchill described "eating your words" to be a wholesome diet. Here's my story of when I had to "eat my words." Never say never.

Decluttering and deep cleaning achieve more than improve the appearance of your home. They give you back a sense of control in your life.

Working from home has become the new normal. What are the challenges it presents? What strategies make it work?

What makes us unique makes us valuable and turns our weaknesses into strengths. Take time to be introspective. You are special.

“No way! No how!” is our granddaughter Emily’s favorite saying currently. If she doesn’t want to do something, she doesn’t sugar coat it or apologize, she tells you straight out. Only time will tell if this tendency is replaced with a desire to “people please” and avoid letting people down. Saying “yes” to be helpful and generous. To be appreciated. All noble traits, but at what expense? Saying yes is also saying no. Many years ago, when I was a young mother juggling work, h