“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.

The Joy of Pregnancy

When parents divorce, their children are deeply affected. From custody battles to disagreements about discipline to remarriage, it is important for separated parents to work toward respectful communication for the sake of their children. The holidays are a time when many challenges are brought to the forefront. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they offer ideas for confronting the needs of children of divorced parents — feelings of loss, abandonment, and more. Guests: Dr. Ann Buscho, clinical psychologist in private practice helping families through collaborative divorce (separation without court involvement). Claire Barnes, Executive Director of KIDS Turn, an organization that helps children understand and cope with the emotions that often accompany separation and divorce.

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The Pediatrician Is In!

In the winter months we’re reminded to bundle up and keep our families warm, but are there other ways that we can prevent children from getting sick? And what are the best treatment options for the many childhood illnesses parents will be faced with this winter? Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss flu season, immunizations, prevention of colds and your health concerns. Guests: Dr. Valerie Barnes, Director of Pediatrics at Natividad Medical Center. Dr. Pamela Simms-Mackey, a Pediatrician in the Primary Care Clinic at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.

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Youth Enrichment Programs

School budget cuts are causing a crisis in extracurricular activities and youth enrichment programs. But these programs are key to approaching different learning styles and exposing youth to a wide range of career opportunities. Join Rona and guests as they discuss different youth enrichment programs offered in the Bay Area and how they develop creative expression in youth. Guests: Villy Wang, Executive Director of BAYCAT, a non-profit community media producer educating youth in the digital media arts. Kanwarpal Dhaliwal, Co-Executive Director of RYSE, engaging young people in West Contra Costa across an array of programming grounded in social justice, harm reduction, and youth leadership.

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