“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.
When Baby Sleeps, Everyone’s Happy
Regular, sound sleep from infancy onward allows for the healthy development and overall wellbeing of children. When babies and young children have trouble sleeping, the whole family is affected. Many tired parents are confused about how to help their child self-soothe and sleep soundly. Join Rona and guests as they offer ideas for understanding sleep patterns and helpful strategies for getting little ones to sleep. Guests: Karen Pollak, Perinatal Educator and founder of www.babies2sleep.com. Noelle Corchran, PsyD, sleep specialist and co-founder of Symbio.
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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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Involved Fathers
It is undeniable that dads play a critical role in their kids’ lives. The connection between a dad and his child is one that affects a child’s wellbeing and development. Despite the multitude of ways to be a father, many fathers feel that they have few examples of how to actually be involved. Join guest host Dr. Will Courtenay, of PostPartumMen.com and guests as they discuss how fathers strive to be an important part of their children’s lives. Guests: Niinana Kweku, Manager of Male Services at Brighter Beginnings. Eric Reynolds, a facilitator of father support groups for Bananas.
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Disaster Preparedness
From earthquakes to local fires to national floods, it’s clear that we all need to think about how to keep our friends and families safe in the event of a disaster. Does your family have a plan for what to do? Do you know what supplies to have on hand? And have you talked to your childcare provider or child’s school about their emergency plan? Join Rona and guests as they discuss how to be prepared for a disaster, some simple things you can do to communicate your plan, and how to talk to young children without causing fear. Guests: Ana-Marie Jones, Executive Director of Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters (CARD). Jay Wilkes, Director of Crisis Preparedness at United Way of the Bay Area. Dena Gunning, an Emergency Services Specialist with Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs) of San Mateo County.
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Your Preteen’s Relationship with Media, Consumerism, Technology, and Increased Screen-Time
Between television, computer games, social networks, and their friends, it can seem like some preteens have little time for anything else. How do the media and their computer-time choices affect their self- esteem, decision making, and social relationships? Join Rona and guests as they offer ideas on how to check in on your preteen’s social development and set limits with media and technology. Guests: Rebecca Randall, Director of Outreach at Common Sense Media, and Erika Padilla-Morales, a Digital Teachers’ Coach and In-School Program Director for Streetside Stories.
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