“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.

Nurse Rona’s Book Club: The Daddy Shift

The structure of American families is changing as the roles of mothers and fathers evolve. Stay-at-home dads – and their partners, who kiss the kids goodbye as they head off to work – are at the forefront of this change. Join guest host Dr. Will Courtenay, The Men’s Doc, and his guest as they discuss why this shift is happening, and how it shifts our definition of a traditional family.

• Jeremy Adam Smith, author of the The Daddy Shift.

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Rebroadcast: Preventing Neglect and Child Abuse

Child abuse occurs every day in every neighborhood. When a child is neglected or mistreated, physically or verbally, the consequences can last a lifetime and affect a whole community. Join Rona and guests for a discussion of how to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.

• Dr. Chris Stewart, MD, director of Inpatient Pediatrics at San Francisco General Hospital.
• Abigail Stewart-Kahn, MSW, director of New Programming at the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center.

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Breastfeeding and Other Healthy, Inexpensive Ways to Feed Babies

When it’s possible, breastfeeding is a great way to keep your baby healthy, and it’s much cheaper than formula. Making your own baby food is another way to provide low cost great nutrition. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they answer parents’ questions and give tips for feeding babies.

• Georgia Montgomery, a perinatal health educatorand the founder and program director for The Parent Center.
• Rosario Sandoval-Galvan, public health nutrition associate for the Santa Clara County Public Health Department Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC).

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Nurse Rona’s Book Club: When the Labels Don’t Fit by Barbara Probst

It is increasingly common for young children to receive psychiatric diagnosis for being “outside the box.” At times, these labels do little to actually regulate children’s challenging behaviors. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss tapping into your child’s strengths so you can manage, nurture, and enjoy your child’s essential nature.

• Lele Diamond, MFT, co-founder of Symbio, a psychological consulting and therapy practice that provides support to families with young children.
• Barbara Probst, MSW, LCSW, author of When the Labels Don’t Fit.

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