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Dianna Kelly
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Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz debate how to help kids handle disappointment.
Child Mind Institute on listening and coping skills for parents: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-your-kids-handle-disappointment/
Centervention.com on creating a coping sheet: https://www.centervention.com/dealing-with-disappointment-lesson-and-printable/
Everydayspeech.com on coping activities: https://everydayspeech.com/blog-posts/no-prep-social-skills-sel-activity/
GO TELL MOM s2e12 American Spirit Show Notes
Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz talk about the balance between encouraging kids to salute the troops and explaining what the troops have to do to keep us safe.
MilitaryFamilyLife.com on learning about patriotism: https://militaryfamilylife.com/kids-learn-about-patriotism/#:~:text=Talk%20to%20kids%20about%20ways,framework%20of%20rights%20and%20responsibilities.
InformedFamilies.org on the meaning of patriotism: https://www.informedfamilies.org/catalyst/teaching-kids-the-meaning-of-patriotism
GO TELL MOM SHOWNOTES s2e11 Weddings
Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz dish on wedding trends, past and present, and how to guide the bride and groom – or not.
Martha Stewart on latest wedding celebrations: https://www.marthastewart.com/wedding-trends-2024-8425281
The Knot on treating guests: https://www.theknot.com/content/new-wedding-trends
Reddit on bridal party styles: https://www.reddit.com/r/wedding/comments
Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz go through the looking glass when it comes to styles and the effects on our kids.
Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz banter about what gadgets moms need to get by.
Buzzfeed on new kid-oriented aids: https://www.buzzfeed.com/chandnireddy1/parenting-products-thatll-make-your-life-easier
Asurion.com on why parents buy tech: https://www.asurion.com/connect/news/why-parents-buy-tech-gadgets-for-their-kids/
Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz chew on the causes of sibling rivalry...and how to help kids outgrow it!
GO TELL MOM SHOWNOTES – Mom Time
Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz go over the balance moms need to strike to keep their sanity – including down time!
Motherly on lack of relaxation: https://www.mother.ly/career-money/work-and-motherhood/what-do-moms-do-on-their-days-off-work/
Kim Raubenheimer from bostonmoms.com on dreaming of a day off: https://bostonmoms.com/lifestyle/dreams-of-a-moms-day-off-and-making-it-happen/
Jamie from brightlightmama.com on how to schedule your Mom Time: https://www.brightlightmama.com/stay-at-home-mama-style-day-off/
Learningresources.com on Mothers Day Off ideas: https://www.learningresources.com/blog/top-10-mothers-day-off-ideas/
Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz share tips on how to keep the kids from climbing the walls on a grey day.
Todaysparent.com on ingenuity with ordinary items: https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/fun-things-to-do-at-home/
HappyMomHacks on how to get your kids to interact with you: https://happymomhacks.com/rainy-day-activities-family-game-nights/
Thecrazyoutdoormama.com on outdoor activities on a rainy day: https://www.thecrazyoutdoormama.com/14-fun-outdoor-rainy-day-play-activities-for-kids-embrace-the-rain/
Verywellfamily on baking to prevent boredom: https://www.verywellfamily.com/fun-rainy-day-activities-7090451
Dianna Kelly and Dr. Sheri Waltz kick off the new school year discussing the importance of setting schedules.
Dianna Kelly and Dr. Sheri Waltz reflect on childhood pals without a reflection - imaginary friends.
Dianna Kelly and Dr. Sheri Waltz discuss getting through the parent-teacher conference effectively.
WGU on mastering the parent teacher meeting: https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/mastering-parent-teacher-meeting-eight-powerful-tips1612.html
Readingrockets.org on evaluating problems with your student: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/surviving-difficult-parent-teacher-conference
GreatSchools on dealing with difficulties in conferences: https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/cb-extras-1-2-parent-teacher-tough-meeting/
GO TELL MOM s2e2 SHOWNOTES AND LINKS:
Dianna Kelly and Dr. Sheri Waltz chew on how to get kids to eat – healthy!
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital on why kids are picky eaters: https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/education/picky-eaters#:~:text=Picky%20eating%20habits%20are%20more,food%20from%20starting%20a%20battle
Kidseatincolor.com on offering choices: https://kidseatincolor.com/picky-eating/
Healthychildren.org on eating setup: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/nutrition/Pages/Picky-Eaters.aspx
Dianna Kelly and Dr. Sheri Waltz share tips on how to entertain the kids on the cheap.
GO TELL MOM s2 ep1 SHOWNOTES AND LINKS
Zenhabits.net on free family fun ideas: https://zenhabits.net/100-ways-to-have-
fun-with-your-kids-for/
MyKidsTime on how to get kids to use creativity:
https://www.mykidstime.com/things-to-do/101-things-to-do-with-kids-that-will-
cost-nothing-but-time/
U.S. News and World Report on national park vacations:
https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-affordable-family-vacations/
FamilyVacationist on cheap parks to visit: https://familyvacationist.com/cheap-
family-vacations/
Gatheredagain.com on prepping for daytrips: https://gatheredagain.com/day-
trips-for-kids/
Dianna Kelly and Dr. Sheri Waltz, Communications Dept. Chair at Vol State Community College talk about the pros and cons of kids using social media...and how parents can help them safely navigate through it.
Show Links:
New York Times on an uptick in kids using social media: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/well/family/child-social-media-use.html
RaisingChildren.net gives a breakdown of the dangers of social media exposure: https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/entertainment-technology/digital-life/social-media#:~:text=Social%20media%20can%20also%20pose,videos%20of%20themselves%20or%20others
American Psychological Association on the pros and cons of social media use among kids: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/02/harms-benefits-social-media-kids
Lara Neves on the dangers of students posting: https://www.overstuffedlife.com/2017/06/social-media-rules-for-teens.html
Dianna Kelly discusses how humor can help in raising a child. Dr. Sheri Waltz joins her.
GO TELL MOM ep 13 – Showlinks and Notes
Lexi Moorhouse in Medium.com on parental impact on kids’ humor: https://medium.com/whatgoodiscomedy/the-effects-of-humor-on-children-developmentally-7a379257feb7 Theconversation.com on pranking: https://theconversation.com/is-it-ok-to-prank-your-kids-do-they-get-it-and-wheres-the-line-195932 Rod A. Martin on humor’s social value: https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2019-02-14/parents-with-a-sense-of-humor On using humor for correction: https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2019-02-14/parents-with-a-sense-of-humor On learning from humor: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/social-skills-for-kids/laugh-out-loud.html
On how early humor starts: https://www.parentscanada.com/family-life/why-making-time-for-humour-can-help-you-be-a-better-parent
GO TELL MOM Ep12 SHOWNOTES AND LINKS
Dianna Kelly details how to keep your kids safe, without cordoning them off from the rest of the world. Mom/former teacher/managing editor Lindsay Pride joins her.
Safekids on how to prevent accidents as toddlers: https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/
Centers for Disease Control on keeping bugs away: https://www.cdc.gov/parents/children/safety.html
RaisingChildren.net on promoting safety at home: https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/safety/home-pets/home-safety
Verywellfamily on pool safety: https://www.verywellfamily.com/child-safety-2634211
SHOWNOTES & LINKS – GO TELL MOM ep 11
Dianna Kelly delves into the whys and hows of homework…and how parents can keep their sanity through it. Fellow mom and educator Lori Meyer weighs in.
US News on the value of homework: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/should-kids-get-homework
KidsHealth on how to help with homework: Kidshealth.org/en/parents/homework.html
Scholastic.com on parental involvement: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/parent-child/homework-help-parents.html
GO TELL MOM ep10 – SHOWNOTES AND LINKS
Host Dianna Kelly maps out how – or IF – you should hand out allowances to your kid. Educator and mom Lori Meyer joins in.
From Investopedia on setting rates: https://www.investopedia.com/guide-allowances-and-kids-5217591#:~:text=A%20commonly%20used%20rule%20of,%2416%20to%20%2432%20per%20week
From MarketWatch on kids saving: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-mistakes-parents-make-when-giving-kids-an-allowance-2016-05-06
From MoneyFit on budget lessons: https://moneyfit.org/blog/should-you-give-your-kids-an-allowance#:~:text=A%20younger%20child%20also%20doesn,should%20be%20a%20bit%20higher.&text=A%20common%20rule%20is%20to,for%20the%20week%20is%20%247.
GO TELL MOM ep9 SHOW NOTES AND LINKS
Host Dianna Kelly and educator Lori Meyer go over how to make your kids bully-proof.
On types of bullying from publicschoolreview.com: https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/10-ways-to-protect-your-kids-from-bullying-at-school
On recognizing bullying from MBF Prevention Education: https://www.mbfpreventioneducation.org/bullying-series-why-children-become-bullies/
On using the buddy system from kidshealth.org: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bullies.html
GO TELL MOM Ep.8 SHOW NOTES
Dianna Kelly does play by play on the battle of outfitting kids. Fellow mom and educator Lori Meyer joins in on the fun.
On kids getting dressed, from Parents.com: https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/social/letting-kids-choose-what-they-wear/
On responsibility for clothing budget, from familyeducation.com: https://www.familyeducation.com/life/money-kids/teaching-kids-about-shopping-clothing
On kids’ selections, from scarymommy.com: https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/back-to-school-clothes-shopping
On renovating clothes, from moneycrashers.com: https://www.moneycrashers.com/back-to-school-clothes-shopping-tips/
GO TELL MOM Ep7 SHOWNOTES AND LINKS:
Dianna Kelly shares tips on how to choose a family pet.
On pet choice and kids from PetMD: https://www.petmd.com/dog/pet-lover/these-are-best-pets-kids-each-age
On pets and kids pros and cons from MottPoll.org: https://mottpoll.org/reports/family-pets-pros-and-cons-kids#:~:text=In%20families%20that%20do%20not,for%20their%20child%20(39%25)
On pet care and self-esteem from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Pets-And-Children-075.aspx
Dianna Kelly outlines why kids need to learn how to apologize and make amends...and why.
GO TELL MOM Ep6 SHOWNOTES & LINKS:
Psychology Today on making kids apologize: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-translator/202201/should-you-make-your-kids-apologize
Psychology Today on the Power of Apology: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/bully-wise/202208/the-power-apology-seven-steps-getting-it-right
Verywellfamily.com on parental behavior: https://www.verywellfamily.com/teaching-kids-about-saying-sorry-616598
Biglifejournal.com on teaching kindness: https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/kids-kindness-activities
GO TELL MOM Ep5 SHOWNOTE LINKS
Dianna Kelly guides you through mom breaks and me time…and why your kids need it as much as you do.
On moms and mental health from theconversation.com : https://theconversation.com/helping-new-moms-return-to-exercise-and-leisure-supports-their-physical-and-mental-health-182024
On the sweet spot for free time from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/yearning-free-time-too-much-it-could-take-toll-your-n1278848
On Mothers Day off ideas from learningrecources.com: https://www.learningresources.com/blog/top-10-mothers-day-off-ideas
Dianna Kelly makes the connection between family hobbies and family unity at the end of the day.
Show Notes Links:
On the importance of hobbies, from childdevelopmentinfo.com: https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/hobbies-are-healthy/
On family hobby suggestions from the Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/featured/sns-best-family-hobbies-ideas/
On gardening benefits, from healthline.com:
https://www.healthline.com/health/healthful-benefits-of-gardening
Dianna Kelly outlines the battle between economics and education for families and students.
Dianna Kelly helps you navigate the potholes in the road back to school.
GO TELL MOM Episode 2 Shownotes:
Sage Journals on academic breaks: https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/5SSRCCXS2YGXXJ4TUBC3/full.
Healthpark Pediatrics on what to bring: https://www.healthparkpediatrics.com/back-to-school-prep-checklist/
Childmind.org on informing teachers of special circumstances: https://childmind.org/article/preparing-for-back-to-school-success/
Momster Dianna Kelly shares tips on how to get your family (and yourself!) to sleep and why you need to catch some Zs.