“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.
Getting Back into School Routines
Rona and Christine talk about ways to start easing kids back into their school routines to make for a happier week of school. Part 1 of a 3 part series. Aired: August 2011
Engaging Parents in Their Children’s Education
Research has shown that parental involvement produces measurable gains in student achievement. Sometimes schools don’t know how to engage with parents, supporting their desire to help their children. Other times parents simply don’t understand the importance of their influence. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss the many ways parents can encourage a successful school experience.
• Jairo Guiza, is the training director at PLAN.
• Carol Kocivar, the newly appointed president of the California State PTA.
• Kido, the single mother of two children and one of the first graduates from PLAN’s Training of Trainers Program.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (54:59 mp3 50.3 MB)
Talking About Summercamp
Rona and Christine chat about the ups and downs of sending kids away to camp over the summer. Aired: August 2011
Dealing with Kids’ Misbehavior
All children do things that make us angry and embarrassed sometimes! This podcast address WHY they might be misbehaving. Rona guides us through her system for dealing with misbehavior—and preventing it in the future. Here is a link to the worksheet we refer to. Aired: August 2011
Teen Depression and Suicide Prevention
Teens are a population especially vulnerable to issues such as depression, high-risk behavior, and suicide. Studies have shown that parent involvement is one of the most important factors in guiding adolescents through these often challenging and confusing years. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss signs of trouble to look for and how to support and nurture the teens in your life.
• Chris Rita, community education coordinator at Crisis Support of Alameda County.
• Mason Turner, MD, is the chief of the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco Medical Centerand the Assistant Director for outpatient services for Regional Mental Health and Chemical Dependency servies for Kaiser Permanente, Northern California.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (54:50 mp3 50.2 MB)