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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: 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

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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-schedules-routines

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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-friends

Dr. 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/

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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 difficulties in conferences: https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/cb-extras-1-2-parent-teacher-tough-meeting/

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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 eating setup: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/nutrition/Pages/Picky-Eaters.aspx

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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/
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/

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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.

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

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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-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

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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 safety at home:  https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/safety/home-pets/home-safety

Verywellfamily on pool safety: https://www.verywellfamily.com/child-safety-2634211

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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: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/parent-child/homework-help-parents.html