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Barb Mayfield
- Apr 27, 2018
- 2 min
Who is watching you?
Have you ever considered how much of what you know you learned by observing others? Children imitate their parents. Students emulate their teachers. All of us look up to those we admire and strive to become more like them. Everyone has role models. Over the course of a lifetime most everyone IS a role model. Who is watching you? Throughout my career I have worked extensively with parents to help them become more competent and confident in feeding their children. I believe one
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Barb Mayfield
- Apr 6, 2018
- 2 min
5 Tips for Teaching Young Children
I have been teaching young children since I was a teenager. This photo was taken back in the 90’s! Young children have long been one of my favorite audiences for nutrition education because they are eager learners and have the greatest potential for messages to have a long-term impact. And, it’s so much fun! If teaching young children intimidates you, I encourage you to give it a try. I have created a tip sheet with 5 tips for teaching young children to love food and nutritio
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Barb Mayfield
- Jan 19, 2018
- 3 min
Why I love to teach nutrition to children
What is your favorite food? Why did you pick that food? Does thinking about eating it conjure up good memories? Was it one of your favorite foods when you were a child? If not, are your favorite foods from your childhood still ones you love today? Much of what drives our eating habits and the way we feel about food, stems from beliefs, preferences, and habits established long, long ago... back when we were young children. Children are learning about food and nutrition every d
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