“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.
Parenting in the Digital Age
Things are changing fast and technology is here to stay. How do you set age-appropriate limits while still enjoying the benefits of the electronic age? In this episode, Nurse Rona and guests discuss how to be an engaged and informed parent in the digital age.
• Jason Brand, LCSW, a family and individual therapist in the Bay Area.
• Anne Collier is the editor, founder, and executive director of Net Family News.
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WHY to Be Involved in the Occupy Wall St. Movement
Why your involvement matters for your children’s happiness—even if you feel the problems are overwhelming. In this podcast, I reference Martin Luther King, Jr.‘s Principles of Nonviolence; those principles can be found here. Aired: January 2012
Creating Balance in the New Year
Whether you work inside or outside the home, it probably seems as if there’s never enough time in the day. In this episode, Nurse Rona and guests discuss how to step back and make changes that will reduce stress and allow for more joy in the New Year.
• Joshua Coleman, PhD, is co-chair of The Council on Contemporary Families and is a psychologist with a private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Jamie Woolf, MS, author of Mom-in-Chief.
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Talking With Children About Childhood Sexual Abuse
As the media covers shocking child abuse scandals, parents question how to help their children avoid being a victim. As a parent, are you open and willing to talk to your children about personal space and inappropriate versus appropriate touching? What about helping them understand what sexual behavior is? Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how to teach children to be safe, and the need for adults to speak out and advocate for kids.
• Debbie McCann is a forensic interviewer and multi-disciplinary team leader at Community Violence Solutions.
• Jorge Partida, PsyD, known as “Dr. Jorge” is a practicing psychologist, founder of J. Partida Consulting, and the author of The Promise of the Fifth Sun: Ancestral Journey of Self Discovery.
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Dieting and Shame
We want the best for our children, and sometimes we want them to lose weight. Helping kids get healthy—without creating feelings of shame and guilt in them. Aired: January 2012