“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.
Teaching Children about Different Cultures
Most parents want their children to be aware of and sensitive to the many cultures and people of our planet. But sometimes it’s difficult to know how to communicate this to our little ones or where to find materials and resources. Join Rona and a guest as they discuss the value of introducing various cultures to children of all ages, at school and at home.
• Leslie Hites, founder and director of The Renaissance School.
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Adoption
Children thrive when they are free to grow up in safe and enduring family environments. For many children, adoption makes this possible. But adopted children face particular challenges including feelings of abandonment, wondering about their biological family, and grappling with their identity. Join Rona and guests as they discuss the needs of adoptive children.
• Micky Duxbry, MFT, a therapist who specializes in adoption issues, and the author of Making Room in Our Hearts: Keeping Family Ties Through Open Adoption.
• Susan Ito, camp coordinator at PACT, an adoption alliance as well as editor of the anthology A Ghost at Heart’s Edge: Stories and Poems of Adoption.
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Setting Limits and Yelling Less in the New Year
Tantrums, talking back, and sibling fights are behaviors that can occur at every stage of a child’s development. When parents are frustrated they often yell at their children, because they’re not sure how to develop effective limits and responses. Yelling less and working toward a peaceful household is a great goal for the new year. Join Rona and a guest as they discuss how you can create loving boundaries for your children and discipline with respect.
• Iris Bradford, education manager for Marin Head Start.
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Rebroadcast: Is this a Phase?
Parents often wonder if their child’s behavior is something to worry about or if it’s just a phase. Has your high-energy daughter been told that she may have hyperactivity? Or do you worry that your two-year-old who has started biting will be kicked out of childcare and labeled “bad?” Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss the wide range of normal development and suggest when to get more help. Guests: Helen F. Neville, BS, RN, author of Is This A Phase?. Dr. Peter Levine, pediatrician and ADHD expert.
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Family Rituals and Traditions
Because every family is unique, each one has individual ways to celebrate during the holidays and year round. Some families have traditions that have been passed on through generations, while some may create new rituals this year. Still others have blended traditions from multiple family experiences. Join Rona and guests as they discuss a wide variety of family holiday rituals, how they came about, and how to help your children value your family traditions. Guests: Pastor Daren Barron, the founder and Senior Pastor of World Conquerors Church. Monique Barron, “First Lady” of World Conquerors Church. Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Director of Clinical Training at Marin County’s Division of Community Mental Health. She is also known as “Doctora Marisol,” host of our sister radio show Nuestros Ninos.
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