Go Tell Mom

Go Tell Mom

We chew on stuff you’d talk about with your mom. Or maybe not. Advice that moms would give...if they were research ninjas. Or maybe not. Crazy things that happen when moms and families get together...and how to deal with the drama. Or maybe not. Come share the adventure with us!

Episodes

October 21, 2024 20 mins

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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...

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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-post...

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May 10, 2024 23 mins

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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.o...

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April 26, 2024 30 mins

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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

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April 21, 2024 26 mins

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Dianna Kelly and Sheri Waltz go through the looking glass when it comes to styles and the effects on our kids.

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February 26, 2024 39 mins

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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/

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January 4, 2024 25 mins

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

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January 4, 2024 23 mins

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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 fro...

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October 2, 2023 21 mins

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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: ht...

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September 10, 2023 20 mins

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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/about-us/article/importance-sche...

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June 19, 2023 20 mins

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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/preschoolers/behaviour/friends-siblings/imaginary-f...

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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 di...

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April 16, 2023 26 mins

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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 eat...

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March 28, 2023 25 mins

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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/

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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.

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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...

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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-19...

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January 17, 2023 23 mins

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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 safe...

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October 7, 2022 35 mins

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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: htt...

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September 28, 2022 26 mins

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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...

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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 s...

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