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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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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-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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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 

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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-when-giving-kids-an-allowance-2016-05-06

From 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.

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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 system from kidshealth.org:  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/bullies.html

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GO TELL MOM Ep.8 SHOW NOTES

Dianna 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-clothing

On kids’ selections, from scarymommy.com:  https://www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/back-to-school-clothes-shopping

On renovating clothes, from moneycrashers.com: https://www.moneycrashers.com/back-to-school-clothes-shopping-tips/

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GO 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-age

On 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

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Dianna 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-apologize

Psychology 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-616598

Biglifejournal.com on teaching kindness: https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/kids-kindness-activities