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How can I promote sharing meals with friends, family, even strangers?
From the family table of our childhood to… the school cafeteria… business lunch meetings… neighborhood carry-ins… extended family gatherings… and finally the dining room in assisted living, to share a meal is more than sharing food; it is sharing life.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 263 min read
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Why should I do a digital detox at meals? To make meaningful connections.
In this post, we will explore why making meals a digital-free zone is important and how that can be a great first step in implementing a digital detox. Being screen-free enables you to be a mindful eater and an engaged eating companion. You will reap the benefits of greater meal satisfaction, improved communication, and stronger relationships.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 193 min read
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Why Smart Leaders Choose Team Book Writing (And How to Do It Right)
Working as a team to write a book has many advantages over writing alone including expertise, shared workload, professional connections, and improved marketing.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 233 min read
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How can I be an effective communicator? Value working in teams.
This post looks at the importance of teamwork. Teamwork is when people work together to accomplish a task or achieve a common goal.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 212 min read
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What makes food traditions so meaningful and powerfully practical?
Food traditions connect us to our culture, our family, our community, and more. They also serve to reduce decision fatigue.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Do you love or hate teams? Quotes can inspire you to embrace teamwork.
Whenever teamwork is required and not especially desired, harness the power of quotes to inspire you to embrace teamwork.

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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Which Christmas helps you celebrate with joy - one with gifts or memories?
The timeless Christmas classic, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss, teaches that even when the Grinch takes away all the...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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Does it matter where we eat? What difference does a table make?
Where do you eat most meals? Is it at a table, or somewhere else? How often do you eat on the couch watching TV? Or at your desk? Or in...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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Can everyone benefit from eating with others as much as families do?
When was the last meal you shared with others? Who did you eat with? A family member? A friend? A work colleague? A neighbor? Who do you...

Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 15, 20236 min read
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Why we need to take a break...vacations are full of valuable lessons.
What do you consider a vacation – relaxing on the beach, camping in the woods, climbing in the mountains, sightseeing in a city, a...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 3, 20233 min read
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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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Why do traditions give holidays meaning? They remind us what is important.
What traditions are most important to you, your family, your community, and your audiences? When you think about the holiday season, as...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 16, 20223 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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Seeking happiness? Move gratitude from just an attitude to a way of life.
The pursuit of happiness. A right listed in the U.S. Declaration of Independence along with life and liberty. A call to personal...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 25, 20223 min read
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Can gratitude lead to success? How does it impact our personal and professional lives?
Do you want to be more successful in your personal and professional life? Who doesn’t!? When thinking about factors that could lead to...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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What difference do family meals make? What does the research say?
Do family meals matter? What difference do they make? What does the research say? Family meals are associated with many benefits Research...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 30, 20226 min read
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Do you want more frequent family meals? You can overcome the barriers!
Did you experience family meals growing up? Do you experience family meals today? I have asked those questions to hundreds of audience...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 23, 20224 min read
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Mealtime conversations show you care and make your family stronger
Can you recall a great conversation during a meal? Maybe it lasted well past the food was eaten and the dishes were cleared away. You...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 16, 20225 min read
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How do cultures around the world celebrate food and family at meals?
Meals eaten with family are valued around the world. They are valued for not only the nourishing food they provide but more so for the...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 9, 20224 min read
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What do people value most about eating meals with others?
For many years, when I presented about family meals, I collected feedback from my audiences about their experiences with and beliefs...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 2, 20223 min read
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