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Send us Fan MailDianna 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**Expressing%20unconditional%20acceptance**%20*%20**Modeling%20self-acceptance**Anna Levy-Warren in Organizational Tutors talking about kids putting off projects: https://www.organizationaltutors.com/four-reasons-children-procrastinate-how-to-help-your-child-stop-procrastinating/#:~:text=To%20aid%20your%20child%20in,the%20final%20paper%20on%20time.&text=Structure%20and%20routine%20can%20help,and%20proud%20of%20their%20resultsChasity Baugh on the benefits of being a procrastinating mom: https://chattanoogamoms.com/family-lifestyle/procrastination-my-secret-weapon-for-sanity-as-a-mom/

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM SHOWNOTES s4e4 – THE NEW FAMILY VACATIONDianna 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-itineraryDr. John Grohol on vacation fantasies: https://docjohng.medium.com/the-emotional-psychological-toll-of-the-family-vacation-679cbbcCarla Crespo in the Journal of Family Theory & Review on family rituals: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jftr.70032#:~:text=Family%20rituals%20can%20

Send us Fan MailGO 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-working-from-home-nonprofit-professionals/Harvard Business Review on work-from-home burnout: https://hbr.org/2025/02/5-signs-a-remote-worker-is-burning-outGallup poll on remote workers and isolation: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/660236/remote-work-paradox-engaged-distressed.aspx

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

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM – BALANCING LIFE AND WORK – SHOWNOTESDianna 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 finding hobbies - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/balance-work-and-familyOn the effects of poor work/life balance - https://www.webmd.com/balance/balancing-work-and-family

Send us Fan Mails3e7 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: https://camillestyles.com/wellness/how-to-organize-your-family-calendar/

Send us Fan MailS3e6  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/

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM s3e5 American Spirit Show NotesDianna 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

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM SHOWNOTES s3e4WeddingsDianna 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-2024-8425281The Knot on treating guests: https://www.theknot.com/content/new-wedding-trendsReddit on bridal party styles: https://www.reddit.com/r/wedding/comments

Send us Fan Mails3e3Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz go through the looking glass when it comes to styles and the effects on our kids.

Send us Fan MailDianna 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-easierAsurion.com on why parents buy tech: https://www.asurion.com/connect/news/why-parents-buy-tech-gadgets-for-their-kids/

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

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM SHOWNOTES – Mom TimeDianna 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/

Send us Fan MailDianna 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

Send us Fan MailDianna 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-scheduleAlexia Dellner on flexibility: https://www.purewow.com/family/daily-schedule-for-kidsHead Start on security: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/about-us/article/importance-schedules-routines

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM s2ep4 SHOWNOTESDianna 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/preschoolers/behaviour/friends-siblings/imaginary-friendsDr. Laura Markham on friend preferences: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/a28579180/why-children-have-imaginary-friends/Care.com on why imaginary companions are good for kids: https://www.care.com/c/kids-with-imaginary-friends/   Parents.com on wellness: https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/friendship/pretend-friends/

Send us Fan MailDianna 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.htmlReadingrockets.org on evaluating problems with your student:  https://www.readingrockets.org/article/surviving-difficult-parent-teacher-conferenceGreatSchools on dealing with difficulties in conferences: https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/cb-extras-1-2-parent-teacher-tough-meeting/

Send us Fan MailGO 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%20battleKidseatincolor.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

Send us Fan MailDianna Kelly and Dr. Sheri Waltz share tips on how to entertain the kids on the cheap.GO TELL MOM s2 ep1 SHOWNOTES AND LINKSZenhabits.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/

Send us Fan MailDianna 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.htmlRaisingChildren.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%20othersAmerican 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-kidsLara Neves on the dangers of students posting:  https://www.overstuffedlife.com/2017/06/social-media-rules-for-teens.html

Send us Fan MailGO 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-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.htmlOn how early humor starts: https://www.parentscanada.com/family-life/why-making-time-for-humour-can-help-you-be-a-better-parent

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM Ep12 SHOWNOTES AND LINKSDianna 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.htmlRaisingChildren.net on promoting safety at home:  https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/safety/home-pets/home-safetyVerywellfamily on pool safety: https://www.verywellfamily.com/child-safety-2634211

Send us Fan MailSHOWNOTES & LINKS – GO TELL MOM ep 11Dianna 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-homeworkKidsHealth on how to help with homework:  Kidshealth.org/en/parents/homework.htmlScholastic.com on parental involvement: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/parent-child/homework-help-parents.html 

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM ep10 – SHOWNOTES AND LINKSHost 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%20weekFrom MarketWatch on kids saving: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-mistakes-parents-make-when-giving-kids-an-allowance-2016-05-06From 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.

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM ep9 SHOW NOTES AND LINKSHost 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-schoolOn 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

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM Ep.8 SHOW NOTESDianna 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-clothingOn kids’ selections, from scarymommy.com:  https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/back-to-school-clothes-shoppingOn renovating clothes, from moneycrashers.com: https://www.moneycrashers.com/back-to-school-clothes-shopping-tips/

Send us Fan MailGO 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-ageOn 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

Send us Fan MailDianna Kelly outlines why kids need to learn how to apologize and make amends.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-apologizePsychology 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-616598Biglifejournal.com on teaching kindness: https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/kids-kindness-activities

Send us Fan MailGO TELL MOM Ep5 SHOWNOTE LINKSDianna 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-182024On 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-n1278848On Mothers Day off ideas from learningrecources.com:  https://www.learningresources.com/blog/top-10-mothers-day-off-ideas

Send us Fan MailDianna 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 

Send us Fan MailDianna Kelly outlines the battle between economics and education for families and students.

Send us Fan MailDianna Kelly helps you navigate the potholes in the road back to school.GO TELL MOM Season 1 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/

Send us Fan MailMomster Dianna Kelly shares tips on how to get your family (and yourself!) to sleep and why you need to catch some Zs.