“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.

Raising Boys to Be Healthy Men

Based on stereotypes, people perceive boys as stronger and less vulnerable than girls. “Boys,”we say, “are tough!”But the truth is that boys are vulnerable, and they face some heightened health risks compared to girls. Three times more boys than girls are killed each day, and countless more are injured. Despite these risks to boys, parents are often less concerned about the safety of their sons than of their daughters. Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Will Courtenay, “the Men’s Doc” and author of Dying to Be Men, as they discuss how parents can raise boys to become healthy men.

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Enjoying the Outdoors

Do you and your family make time to step away from the indoors and out into nature? It’s never too late to embrace the wonders of the outdoors. Join Nurse Rona and a guest as they discuss the importance and benefits of getting outside and exploring the natural world.

• Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro.

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Understanding the Affordable Care Act

In 2010 President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act. This law puts in place health insurance reforms that will roll out over four years and beyond. Knowledge is power in navigating these new changes! Join Nurse Rona and guests as they offer suggestions on how to understand both the Affordable Care Act and what low-income health programs are already available to you and your family. This show is sponsored in part by the California Endowment.

• Rebecca Ruano, MPH, the health coverage initiatives coordinator at The Community Health Partnership.
• Cary Sanders, MPP, is the director of policy analysis at the Having Our Say Coalition.

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Baby Proof Your Relationship

Whether you’re becoming a parent for the first time or the third, there’s no denying that a new baby changes a relationship and family dynamics. Do you have a plan to carve out time for intimacy and connection with your spouse or partner each week? Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how to make practical and thoughtful choices to help “baby proof” and strengthen your relationship.

• Kristen McClusky is a parenting blogger at motherload and director of creative services at Mamapedia.
• W. Keith Sutton, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and director of the Bay Area Center for Couples Therapy.

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