“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.
Is Happiness the Right Goal?
I was recently challenged on the Laura Ingraham Show with the question of whether or not it is good for our society, or even for our children themselves, for parents to pursue happiness. Listen to this podcast for my response! Aired: March 2012
Can A Single Parent Raise Happy Kids?
Rona and I talk about our experiences being single parents: the difficulty, the guilt, and yes, the silver lining. Aired: March 2012
The Complexities of Being a Parent
After being on the air for almost 10 years, today is the last show of Childhood Matters. You can listen to our previous shows right here.
Thank you to all who made this show possible, and to all of the parents who contributed to the meaningful experiences I had each week.
There are many factors that impact how you raise your children. Your style of parenting, your culture, your temperament, and the life circumstances you find yourself in. In this episode we were joined by guests to discuss the needs of parents and children. We heard from parents about how things are going in their homes, neighborhoods, and the state. In what ways do you need more support?
• Dr. Harriet Fraad, is a practicing psychotherapist and author.
• Susan Lindheim, MD, is, chief of Pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente Richmond and the Board President of Interactive Parenting Media.
• Mick Renner, co-founder of Childhood Matters.
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How Clean Is Your House?
Ways to think about housekeeping when you have kids in the house—so that it doesn’t drive you nuts, make you feel guilty, or consume too much time. Aired: March 2012
Does Your Teen Like Her Body?
Although there are lots of powerful, and often pernicious, forces at work in influencing our how our kids feel about food and their bodies, parents can be a very positive force in this arena. Rona and I discuss food, vulnerability, and embracing how our bodies change over the life span. Aired: March 2012