“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.

Road to Recovery

How are you managing financially? Things are still tough for many families, and a lot of people don’t know how or where to find the help that is available. Join Nurse Rona and community advocates to learn about resources that will help families meet their needs. If you have an urgent question, don’t forget you can call 2-1-1, the resource hotline sponsored by United Way of the Bay Area.

• Elena Chavez Quezada, program director for Single-Stop California.
• Aimee Durfee, vice president of the North Bay Region for the United Way of the Bay Area.

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Encouraging Girls to Be Strong from the Start

We treat girls and boys differently starting at birth, from the things we buy for them to how we talk about gender. Although parents and caregivers may not intend to do it, girls are often subtly discouraged from displaying strength, smarts, and feistiness. Join in on this crucial conversation about how we raise girls, and what we can do to encourage their true individual natures. Also hear about a strong force to reckon with: the media.

• Lisa Izzi, founder and president of Girls Are Champions.
• Dr. Kay Kleinerman, an educator, writer, and vocal coach in the Bay Area.

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When a Child Is Angry

Anger is a normal emotion, but it can cause chaos and hurt when not understood and managed. Join Nurse Rona and guests to explore strategies you and your children can use to develop self-regulation and manage strong feelings to help everyone in the family.

• Sue Dinwiddie, MA, an author and parent educator with Parents Place.
• Elizabeth Moffet, MFT, a therapist in private practice.

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Healthy Eating on a Limited Budget

Even when families are struggling to make ends meet, there are ways to ensure that children and parents eat good, healthy food. Listen as Nurse Rona and guests offer suggestions so that you don’t sacrifice your health during these challenging times.

• Denise Jardine, a community educator with Whole Foods Market.
• Dr. Preston Maring, a physician with Kaiser Oakland and founder of Kaiser’s Friday Fresh Farmer’s Market.
• Dorothy Whittenburg, personal chef and founder of The Blissful Kitchen.

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