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Send us Fan Mail Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz talk about the terrors of procrastination – why we do it and how to avoid it. Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg in HealthyChildren.org on perfectionism and how to avoid the pitfalls: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/young-adult/Pages/What-Fuels-Perfectionism.aspx#:~:text=Perfectionism%20can%20be%20unhealthy%20and%20interfere%20with,*%20**Expressi...

Send us Fan Mail GO TELL MOM SHOWNOTES s4e4 – THE NEW FAMILY VACATION Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz plot out how to save a family vacation…and how family vacations evolve with the kids. Free family vacation itinerary from craft.do: https://www.craft.do/ko/templates/family-vacation-itinerary Dr. John Grohol on vacation fantasies: https://docjohng.medium.com/the-emotional-psychological-toll-of-the-fa...

Send us Fan Mail GO TELL MOM s4e3 – Work from Home Hacks – Shownotes: Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz wrestle with work-from-home hacks for moms. Stanford Study on work-from-home productivity and hours on the job: https://emailanalytics.com/does-working-from-home-increase-productivity/ Cathleen Clerkin at Candid.com on setting boundaries: https://candid.org/blogs/setting-work-life- boundaries-when-wo...

Send us Fan Mail Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz work out the details of how to stay fit between parenting and work.

Send us Fan Mail GO TELL MOM – BALANCING LIFE AND WORK – SHOWNOTES Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz discuss the pratfalls, pitfalls and positives of making family life and work life work for the better. On setting priorities - https://southfieldpeds.com/balancing-work-and-familya-guide-for-busy-parents/#:~:text=Strategies%20for%20Balancing%20Work%20and,for%20work%20and%20family%20activities . On findi...

Send us Fan Mail s3e7 Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz discuss keeping the kids on task so you don’t go crazy.  Today’s Parent on setting up a schedule: https://www.todaysparent.com/family/how-to-get-your-family-organized-and-on-schedule-in-three-steps/ Freedomsprout.com on de-stressing through organization: https://freedomsprout.com/weekly-family-schedule/ CamilleStyles.com on syncing calendars: http...

Send us Fan Mail S3e6  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 activi...

Send us Fan Mail GO TELL MOM s3e5 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%20an...

Send us Fan Mail GO TELL MOM SHOWNOTES s3e4Weddings 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.re...

Send us Fan Mail s3e3Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz go through the looking glass when it comes to styles and the effects on our kids.

Send us Fan Mail 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/

Send us Fan Mail Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz chew on the causes of sibling rivalry...and how to help kids outgrow it!

Send us Fan Mail 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-mo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz kick off the new school year discussing the importance of setting schedules in a fun way.   SHOWNOTES:   Amanda Morin on setting up routines: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/tips-child-stick-to-schedule Alexia Dellner on flexibility: https://www.purewow.com/family/daily-schedule-for-kids Head Start on security: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/abou...

Send us Fan Mail GO TELL MOM s2ep4 SHOWNOTES Dianna Kelly and Dr. Sheri Waltz share tales of childhood imaginary friends and their impact on kids’ creativity. The Atlantic on why kids have imaginary friends: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/07/why-do-kids-have-imaginary-friends/594919/ Raisingchildren.net.au on when imaginary friends appear: https://raisingchildren.net.au/preschoole...

Send us Fan Mail 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-c...

Send us Fan Mail 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.co...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bre...

Send us Fan Mail GO TELL MOM ep 13 – Showlinks and Notes - Dianna Kelly discusses how humor can help in raising a child.  Dr. Sheri Waltz joins her. 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-...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 S...

Send us Fan Mail 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.mark...

Send us Fan Mail 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-chi...