“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.

If you would like to set up a presentation or training for your child’s preschool or your workplace, you can contact me at . 

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.

Community Violence

Community violence is a reality that affects most communities. Whether children directly experience violence or they are unfortunate witnesses, the trauma of violence in our communities has immense implications on the lives of young people. We address the effects of violence on children, offer ideas on how to talk about violence, and grapple with ways communities can work on violence prevention. Guests: Michael Pritchard, a youth counselor who uses his experience as a comedian to inspire youth, and Sandra Sanders-West, Neighborhood Services Coordinator for the Oakland Police Department.

DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M)

Emotional Needs of New Fathers

New moms aren’t the only ones who get the baby blues and need attention. Some men suffer from anxiety, depression and mood swings after the birth of a child. Yet few people, including health care providers, realize that postpartum depression effects anywhere from 10%- 25% of new fathers. Many men find themselves feeling isolated and lonely after the birth of their baby, and their needs often go unnoticed. We discuss what new dads need. Guests: Dr. Will Courtenay, a psychotherapist and creator of www.saddaddy.com, and Eric Reynolds, a facilitator of fathers’ support groups for Bananas, as they discuss what new dads need.

DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M)

Traveling with Kids and Summer Safety Tips

Whether hopping in the car to drive up the road to grandma’s house or getting on a plane to travel across country, traveling with kids can be daunting. Taking children away from their comfortable environments and structure can be nerve- wracking. However, thoughtful planning and useful tips can make traveling with children…actually vacation. Hear ideas for taking the stress out of traveling with children. Guests: Shelly Rivoli, author of Travels with Baby, and Dr. Peggy Desler, a pediatric physician at Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center.

DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M)

Nurturing Creative Play

Childhood is often thought of as synonymous with a time for imagination and play. Make-believe in early childhood has been linked to the development of creativity, critical thinking and even emotional regulation. Play is used in children’s therapy for dealing with childhood issues as far reaching as stress, changing schools, and even death of a loved one. Yet, in an increasingly technological and commercialized era of toys, TV and pre-packaged dress-up, are we squelching imagination? Guests: Susan Linn, author of The Case for Make-Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World and Jennifer Adcock, a Kindergarten teacher at Malcolm X Elementary School in Berkeley, CA.

DOWNLOAD Entire Program (64Kbps MP3 ZIP 26.9M)