“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.

Regaining Friendly Relations for Parents

I’m excited to announce that my husband Mick will join me on January 24th  for a fun workshop for parents about how to regain friendly relations. Children add whole new dimensions to the kinds of things you and your spouse or partner argue about. How to discipline, bedtime, chores, and time alone,  are just a few examples in a long list of issues. We’ll discuss why you argue, how you argue, and how to make up.

Regaining Friendly Relationship With Your Partner

Thursday 6:00pm – 7:45pm January 24th, 2013

Berkeley YMCA, Youth Movement Studio, 2001 Allston Way, Berkeley

$20 per member or $30 member couple, $25 non-member or $40 non-member. Financial assistance provided by the Annual Giving Campaign for eligible members. Childcare available, additional costs may apply.

Talking With Kids When Bad Things Happen

Here is an interview I did on KQED Radio on 12/14/12 after I heard about the brutal shooting in Newtown Conn. I wanted to make sure parents turned the TV and radio’s off when their kids came home from school that day.

Love your children well….and may they be cherished and safe.

http://www.kqed.org/news/story/2012/12/14/112854/how_to_talk_with_your_kids_about_tragedy?category=bay+area

Also check out:  https://www.nurserona.com/pdfs/03-copingwithtrauma.pdf