“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.

How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children

“Emotional health provides the foundation for success at school and in life. One of the most serious and under-recognized problems facing our nation is the failure to meet the emotional needs of our children.” Join Rona, guests, and listeners in a conversation about parent-child relationships, and offer ideas on how to increase respect, cooperation, and harmony at home. Guests: Dr. Gerald Newmark, PhD, author of How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children: Meeting The Five Critical Needs of Children… And Parents Too! Deborah Newmark, Executive Director of the Children’s Project. W. Robert Brunson, Unit Supervisor of Monterey County Children’s Behavioral Health.

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How Fatherhood Changes Men

Fatherhood often changes how men relate to their partners, friends, work, and communities. It can also change how they think of themselves as men. These changes are rarely talked about – which leaves fathers to cope on their own. Join guest host Dr. Will Courtenay and guests as they discuss the changes men experience as fathers. Guests: Dr. Bruce Linton, founder of the Fathers’ Forum, and Saul Godinez, Family Resource Coordinator at the Canal Alliance

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The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health

Early life events, including child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and other emotional traumas, have dramatic and long-lasting effects on the overall health, social functioning, and well being of adults. Join Rona and guests to reveal how the findings of guest Dr. Vincent J Felitti’s extensive research can positively impact how parents raise children and also understand the complexities of adult health. Guests: Dr. Vincent J. Felitti, MD researcher and clinician at Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program in San Diego, CA , and Rhonda James, Executive Director of Community Violence Solutions.

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The Impact of the Economic Crisis on Children and Families

From Monterey to Napa, the effects of economic stress have lifelong consequences for children and families. It can be devastating when children must leave their home and move to a new neighborhood or a shelter, or when families don’t have enough money for healthy food or medical care. And even if your house isn’t facing foreclosure, chances are you are still struggling to make ends meet. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how the current economic climate affects children. Guests: Ruth Cashmere, Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator at Marin Housing. Wilma Chan, Vice President of Policy at Children Now and former Majority Leader of the California State Assembly. Larry Drury, Executive Director of Go Kids, Inc.

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