“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.
Acculturation and Adaptation in a New Country: Celebrating the Diversity of the Bay Area
The Bay Area is one of the most diverse areas of our nation, and home to individuals from all over the world. How can families maintain their cultural identity while also thriving in their current environment? Join Nurse Rona and guests as they honor Latino Heritage Month and celebrate the diversity of the Bay Area. Learn about helping your family make a successful transition to living in the USA!
• Jorge Partida, PsyD, is a practicing psychologist, founder of J. Partida Consulting and the author of The Promise of the Fifth Sun: Ancestral Journey of Self Discovery.
• Tsedey Seifu, is a co-founder of Afro Urbanites, an organization redefining what it means to be Afrocentric in the 21st Century.
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Helping Children with Their Asthma and Allergies
Asthma and allergies can cause significant disruptions in the health of your family. Understanding what some of the triggers are and how to prevent issues can make a world of difference! In this episode, Nurse Rona and guests discuss asthma and allergies.
• Natalia Kushnir, MD, is the medical director for the Breathmobile in Oakland, CA.
• Dayna Long, MD, is a pediatrician practicing at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.
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The Teen Brain
Are you often baffled by the difference between the way adults and teens think? What’s unique about the teen brain? Is it “wired for chaos?” Learn how understanding teenagerss neurologically can make you a more effective and compassionate parent. Join Beth Samuelson, MA, founder of Student Organizational Services and co-host of our special series, Your Teen Matters, and her guests as they discuss how to make sense of the “teen brain.”
• Tim Browne, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Lafayette, CA.
• Andrew J. Giammona, MD, practicing child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland.
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To sign up—or not to sign up?
Christine and I discuss the “decision tree” I use for deciding whether or not to sign my kids up for another activity. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to keep stress—and feelings of being too busy—at bay in your household. Aired: September 2011
Why We Overschedule our Children
Christine and I discuss the reasons that we parents are often tempted to let our kids do more after-school activities than we ever dreamed possible when we were children ourselves. What activities will help our kids succeed? Which ones can be skipped? Aired: September 2011