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How do you spell M-O-T-H-E-R?
What characteristics describe a mother? In celebration of Mother's Day, we honor and recognize what it means to be a mother.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 8, 20202 min read


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


Communicate love with your presence
Communicate love with presence rather than presents.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Feb 13, 20203 min read


What Matters Most
Why is it when life is rolling along “smoothly” we often fail to notice what matters most? Then, some type of crisis befalls us – a...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 6, 20193 min read


5 ways to connect with your audiences
An audience needs to feel a connection with the communicator before they are ready to attend, listen, learn, and act on a message. They need to feel understood. They need to feel like they share common ground with you. They must believe that you are going to meet a need or solve a problem they have.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 19, 20193 min read


Can we talk?
In today’s world of instant messaging, texting, email, and social media, have we lost the art of having honest-to-goodness, face-to-face...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 11, 20193 min read


Code word for civility
Are your family holiday gatherings suitable for a Norman Rockwell painting or a Hallmark movie? Maybe… sometimes. For many reasons,...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 28, 20182 min read


The Power of Empathy in a Selfie World
What has the opposite effect of a negative "selfie-impression"? Empathy. Empathy is critical to effective communication.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 8, 20183 min read
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