“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.
Previous Workshops at Bay Area Schools
Previous Workshops at Bay Area Schools. Contact Rona if you would like a training for teachers or the parents at your school.
- 10/11/12 Temperament Talk at the French American School in S.F
- 10/16/12 “Is That Me Yelling?” Presented by the Diablo Area Council of Parent Participation Preschools, at the Grace Cooperative Pre-School in Walnut Creek.
- 10/17/12 Temperament Talk, Via Nova Pre-school in Berkeley.
Getting in Good Habits, part 2
Rona and I continue last week’s discussion—and specific instruction—for getting into a new habit. Note: I reference (and recommend!) BJ Fogg’s work in this podcast. His website is www.tinyhabits.com. Aired: September 2012
Previous Workshop
September 26th from 6-7:45 PM at Berkeley YMCA, Youth Movement Studio, 2001 Allston Way, Berkeley. For more information contact Eden O’Brien-Brenner at 510-665-3238 or at . Cost: $20 per member or $30 per member couple. $25 non-member or $40 non-member couple.
Getting in Good Habits, part 1
It’s one thing to know what you want to do to make your life better…and quite another to actually be able to do it. Last week Rona and I discussed the benefits of having a mindfulness or meditation habit; this week we talk about how to establish such a habit, or any other. Aired: September 2012
A Free Tool for Calmer Parenting
Mindfulness is an amazing tool for parents that both Rona and I use all the time. In this podcast, we review what mindful parenting actually is, and discuss our most helpful tips and tricks for being more mindful in everyday life. Aired: September 2012