“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.
Father’s Day Roundtable
Sometimes the lives of fathers can be overshadowed by the importance of motherhood. Fathers play a vital role in their children’s life that stretches far beyond economic responsibility. Join Nurse Rona and guests for a conversation about fatherhood.
• Dr. Will Courtenay, “The Men’s Doc.”
• Two fathers, Glenn Cotter and Kevin Nichols.
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Gay Parenting
More and more same-sex partners are raising children together, and there are a variety of different ways these families are created. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss adoption, artificial insemination, surrogates, and gay parenting.
• Jill Jacobs, executive director of Family Builders by Adoption.
• Alice Ruby, MPH, MPPM, executive director of the Sperm Bank of California.
• Johnny Symons, director of Daddy and Papa.
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Summer Safety and Fun
During the summer there are ways to keep your child healthy and safe while having fun. There are great places to go, but also hazards whether you’re taking trips, going swimming, camping, or spending time in the sun. Join Nurse Rona and guests for a discussion about traveling and staying healthy and safe all summer long.
• Dr. Valerie Barnes, MD, director of pediatrics at Natividad Medical Center.
• Shelly Rivoli, author of Travels with Baby.
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Dare to Be You: Raising Strong and Healthy Families
How do you make time to pass on your family values when children are in childcare, school, or in front of the TV or computer most of the day? It’s essential that parents set limits, teach children about their culture, and evaluate the values they think are important. Listen as Nurse Rona and guests ask parents questions: are your values different than your own parent’s? How do you teach your children respect, generosity, self love, and gratitude? Recorded on location at the West County First 5 Center in San Pablo, California.
• Ansar Muhammed, educator with MASK (Mothers Against Senseless Killing).
• Michelle Walton-Ledbetter, educator at the West County First 5 Center.
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Non Violent Communication in Families
Non violent communication is about using compassion as motivation, rather than fear, shame, coercion, or punishment threats. For parents and caregivers, this set of communication skills can help you achieve your desired results using methods you will not regret later — by creating a quality connection that strives to meet everyone’s needs. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how to break the cycle of yelling at or using physical punishment on your children. This show is a part of the World Peace Begins At Home series.
• Inbal Kashtan, co-founder of Bay Area Nonviolent Communication (Bay NVC) and author of Parenting from Your Heart: Sharing the Gifts of Compassion, Connection, and Choice.
• Julie Kurtz, deputy director of Kidango.
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