“Is That Me Yelling? A parents guide to getting your kids to cooperate without losing your cool” was published in 2013 and is available in 5 different languages. It’s a best seller in China, but here in the US you can only get it now on Kindle until the next edition.
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Is That Me Yelling? is:
“Engaging and practical, humorous and evidence-based, prescriptive but not preachy, authoritative yet never stuffy, Is That Me Yelling? quickly rises to the top of the many parenting books I’ve ever read. Rona Renner provides thoughtful and achievable solutions. If you’re a parent who has ever yelled at your kid and wished you hadn’t, this book is for you.”
—Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD, professor in the department of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley; and vice-chair of psychology at the University of California, S.F.
“Is That Me Yelling? is a complete and compassionate companion for every parent and educator. With excellent examples from her extensive professional and personal experience, nurse Rona illustrates fundamental psychological principles and functional parenting practices with empathy and enthusiasm.”
—Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, PhD, clinical psychologist, parent educator, radio host, and author.
The Teen Brain
Are you often baffled by the difference between the way adults and teens think? What’s unique about the teen brain? Is it “wired for chaos?” Learn how understanding teenagerss neurologically can make you a more effective and compassionate parent. Join Beth Samuelson, MA, founder of Student Organizational Services and co-host of our special series, Your Teen Matters, and her guests as they discuss how to make sense of the “teen brain.”
• Tim Browne, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Lafayette, CA.
• Andrew J. Giammona, MD, practicing child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (54:52 mp3 25.1 MB)
To sign up—or not to sign up?
Christine and I discuss the “decision tree” I use for deciding whether or not to sign my kids up for another activity. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to keep stress—and feelings of being too busy—at bay in your household. Aired: September 2011
Why We Overschedule our Children
Christine and I discuss the reasons that we parents are often tempted to let our kids do more after-school activities than we ever dreamed possible when we were children ourselves. What activities will help our kids succeed? Which ones can be skipped? Aired: September 2011
Approaches to Discipline
Tantrums, talking back, not listening, and unpleasant behavior can occur at every stage of a child’s development. Join Nurse Rona and guests to explore different discipline strategies to help create a calm and respectful home.
• Todd Sarner, MA, is a parent consultant and educator, and co-director of Transformative Parenting.
• Marguerite Wright, PhD is the senior clinical and research psychologist for The Center for the Vulnerable Child at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (54:46 mp3 50.1 MB)
The Importance of Building Social Connections
Although we live in a social world that is increasingly sparse—families tend to feel more isolated than they have in previous generations—real-life social connections are still probably the most important factor for our happiness, and the happiness of our children. Aired: September 2011