“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.

Is Happiness A Skill?

What is happiness? Is it joy, optimism, faith or confidence? In a world where we are constantly reminded of suffering and sadness, there are many things parents and teachers can do to nurture happiness in children. Join Rona and guests as they discuss how the power of positive thinking, gratitude, and connections to other people can inspire happiness in children and the adults who care for them. Guests: Christine Carter, Executive Director of the Greater Good Science Center. Randy Taran, Founder and CEO of Project Happiness.

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Family Diversity with a Focus on Gay and Lesbian Parenting

Chances are your child has a friend or classmate who lives in a family with same-sex partners. The children in these families can be made to feel ashamed or inadequate when they are asked to draw a picture of their mommy or asked “where’s your daddy?” At times gay & lesbian parents are unsure how to explain their uniqueness to their children and protect them from potential hurt from others. Join Rona and guests as they offer ideas to encourage respect for all types of families. Guests: Barry Chersky, MFT, Community and Parent Advocate for Workplace and Educational Issues. Judy Appel, Executive Director of Our Family Coalition.

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A Goodbye KISS

After six years of being on the air, this will be our final show on 98.1 KISS-FM. We will continue on 105.1 K-OCEAN in Monterey and 1480 KGOE in Eureka – and we’ll have a new Bay Area radio station very soon. We are proud of the virtual community of parents and providers we’ve built. Call us with your parenting questions and successes, tell us how Childhood Matters has made a difference in your life, and what topics you would like our future shows to cover. We will be joined by one of our most faithful callers. We are grateful for the voices of parents and providers. Guests: Robbie Pastur, the devoted father of a four-year-old and a ten-month-old.

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Voting & Legislation: The Effects on Children and Families

From money for schools to protecting children from violence, the people and legislation we vote on have huge implications for the lives of children and families. Yet, children and young people rely on informed adults to do their best at making good decisions for them. Before you head to the polls on November 4, think about how the candidates will impact your family. Join Rona and guests as they discuss the upcoming election. Guests: Mary Ignatius, statewide organizer of Parent Voices. Lisa Frederiksen, manager of the Easy Voter Guide Project.

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