by Rona | May 29, 2014 | Thoughts for the Day
Many parents and children experience anxiety. Sometimes it’s mild, but other times it can get in the way of fun or meaningful activities. Does your child avoid field trips because he is afraid he’ll throw up on the bus? Do you say no to an invitation to go to a party because you are worried you won’t know anyone, or that you don’t have a new outfit for the event? Research shows that as parents, we often pass on our anxieties to our kids, and in some families there is a genetic component as well.
Here is a good story from NPR about a family who reached out for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce anxiety. Don’t be ashamed if you or your child needs help. Life is a lot easier when anxiety doesn’t rule.
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=314602190&m=315978243
There are also many books to help you understand more about reducing your child’s anxiety. Here a two good ones:
http://www.amazon.com/Freeing-Your-Child-Anxiety-Practical/dp/0767914929/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1401389948&sr=1-4&keywords=parenting+the+anxious+child
http://www.amazon.com/Helping-Anxious-Child-Step—Step/dp/1572245751/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1401389948&sr=1-3&keywords=parenting+the+anxious+child
by Rona | May 26, 2014 | Announcements, Appearances, Is That Me Yelling?
It was a wonderful night in Boulder, thanks to my daughter Mara and her friends and colleagues. I met many people who do great work for children and families. I enjoyed the questions from parents who, like most parents, are trying to figure out how to communicate with their kids without letting their feelings of frustration and anger get the best of them.
I look forward to going back to Boulder—it’s a friendly and beautiful city. 
by Rona | May 22, 2014 | Announcements, Appearances
Do you live in Boulder Colorado? If so take a listen to KGNU Thursday at 7AM. I’ll be talking with Maeve Conran about my book “Is That Me Yelling?”
I hope to see you on May 22nd at the Boulder Bookstore at 7:30PM for a book reading. Bring your friends and your questions. Come if you yell more than you would like to, or if you want to learn more about reducing your frustration with you child. We’ll discuss ways to yell less and and reduce your stress and your child’s.
http://boulderbookstore.indiebound.com/event/rona-renner-me-yelling
by Rona | May 19, 2014 | Announcements, Appearances
It was terrific to do a book reading at Book Passage in Corte Madera. I had the chance to reunite with friends who helped make my radio show, Childhood Matters, successful….Peter B. Collins, Marisol Munoz-Kiehne, and Ether Seiderman. My gratitude to my daughter Carina for helping me and being a shining light, and many thanks to Kathryn and Melissa at Book Passage, and Rebecca Wood-Breen of Parents Place, who co-sponsored the event.
I love talking to parents about raising children and becoming more aware of how to respond rather than react to their child’s behavior. It takes patience and practice to stay calm and decide what’s needed.
I look forward to doing a book reading in Boulder Colorado this week. Please let me know if you would like a presentation in your community.
by Rona | May 14, 2014 | Announcements, Appearances, Is That Me Yelling?
Take a few hours off from raising your kids and join me at Book Passage in Corte Madera on Saturday May 17th http://bookpassage.com/event/rona-renner-me-yelling to explore ways to yell less!
You will see that you are not alone!
Your kids will be happy when you reduce your yelling in the morning or any time when the stress increases and your patience goes down.
I learned to yell less, so you can too.
