“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.
Alternative Options After High School
For many high school graduates, higher education is the expected next step. What if your high school senior is not ready or able to attend a traditional four-year college — at least right away? How do you know if your teen is one of those students who would benefit from a different plan? Listen in as Nurse Rona and Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services, co-hosts of our Your Teen Matters series, discuss post-high school options and alternatives. This show is a continuation of our special series called Your Teen Matters: A Series on Navigating the Middle and High School Years.
• Ilene Abrams, a college counselor at Envision Academy.
• Wes Riggins, parent of two boys, 16- and 18-years-old.
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Pressured to Succeed (repost)
We can teach our kids to be engaged learners—or we can make them hungry for achievement at all costs. Aired: October 2010
Middle Ground Parenting
What’s your parenting style? Do you feel like a pushover, or have you been accused of being too strict? Some parents over-indulge their kids while others let them fend for themselves. What do you think children need? Join Nurse Rona and guest to discuss parenting styles and to explore the idea of middle ground parenting.
• Karen Friedland-Brown, MA, is a child development specialist and director of Parents Place in Palo Alto and San Mateo.
• Terri Khonsari, founder of the Great Parenting Academy.
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Bilingual Language Development
Increasingly, children are being exposed to multiple languages at an early age. Whether it is because the languages are spoken in the home, kids are attending immersion schools, or learning English as a second language, bilingual language development comes with amazing rewards and some concerns. Join Nurse Rona and guests for a conversation about the benefits and challenges of raising a multilingual child.
• Dr. Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez, is a program associate for the National Writing Project.
• Angela Louie Howard is the founder and director of Lotus Bloom, a child and family resource center.
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Finding “Flow”
Learn 2 key factors for fostering this particular form of happiness. Aired: October 2010