“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.
Our Favorite Gratitude Practices
Happy Thanksgiving! While you peel potatoes or drive to grandma’s house, listen to this podcast about our favorite gratitude practices—for today and the rest of the year. Aired: November 2011
Celebrating Childhood Matters’ 9th Birthday!
We’ve been producing Childhood Matters for nine years — changes are on the horizon! Join Nurse Rona, Peter B. Collins, and guests as they reflect on the history of Childhood Matters and some of the issues we’ve addressed over the years! Listeners talk to us about how Childhood Matters has affected them and their children, and about how their families are doing.
• Kisha Grove, a former board member.
• Robbie Pastur, a longtime listener and father of two.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (54:46 mp3 50.2 MB)
Why Gratitude Works
Rona and I talk about the science of gratitude, and why consciously practicing gratitude can boost our happiness so much. Aired: November 2011
Teaching Children to Make Healthy Food and Activity Choices
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and making smart choices is challenging for kids these days, especially during the holiday season. Join us as we discuss fitness, nutrition, and life skills for kids of all ages. Listeners join us with their thoughts on how to teach children to be healthy all year long.
• Nora Garcia-Zepeda, MD, a pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente of Oakland.
• Richard Waxman, founder and executive director of LIFT for Teens.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (53:15 mp3 48.8 MB)
Occupy: Should the Kids be Involved?
This week Rona and I discuss how and why to talk to kids about the Occupy Wall Street movement, and why giving them a broader understanding can boost their happiness (and ours!). Aired: November 2011