“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.
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Nurse Rona’s Bookclub: The Triple Bind
If you’re raising a girl, you know first hand about the pressures facing girls, starting at a very young age. If you’re interested in learning more about the challenges and risks growing girls encounter and how they cope with the “triple bind,” and hearing stories from real girls, tune in to this show. Nurse Rona and guests will take your questions about this compelling and groundbreaking book.
• Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, author of The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today’s Pressures.
• Alyssia Smith and Melissa Oceguera, teen members of Girls, Inc., a nonprofit that works to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
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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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Positive Discipline
As a part of our World Peace Begins at Home series, we’ll focus on ideas for teaching children to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful members of their families and communities. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they look at ways to provide discipline to children with limits, respect, consequences, and love.
• Stephanie Agnew, parent education coordinator for Parents Place in San Mateo and a consultant in Palo Alto.
• Kathy Bauer, a parent educator at the Salinas Adult School Parent Center.
• Dr. Marguerite Wright, PhD, the senior clinical and research psychologist at the Center for the Vulnerable Child at Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland.
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Economic Crisis and Fathers
Job loss and economic insecurity can increase depression, anger, and anxiety. Economic difficulties can be devastating for fathers because success at work and providing for family is often critical to men’s self-esteem. Guest host, Dr. Will Courtenay, PhD, LCSW, and guests discuss how job loss, home foreclosures, and the overall stress of not knowing what’s around the corner impacts the lives of fathers and their families.
• Phil Catalfo, writer, editor, and unemployed father.
• Barrie Hathaway, executive director for the Stride Center, formerly Street Tech, a San Pablo-based workforce development nonprofit organization providing technical training and job placement assistance.
• Dr. Aaron Rochlen, PhD, associate professor and counseling psychologist at The University of Texas at Austin.
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