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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-family-vacation-679cbbc

Carla 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

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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-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-out
Gallup poll on remote workers and isolation: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/660236/remote-
work-paradox-engaged-distressed.aspx

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

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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 finding hobbies - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/balance-work-and-family

On the effects of poor work/life balance - https://www.webmd.com/balance/balancing-work-and-family

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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-your-family-calendar/

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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/

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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.org on the meaning of patriotism: https://www.informedfamilies.org/catalyst/teaching-kids-the-meaning-of-patriotism

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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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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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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/