“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.
Strategies for Feeling Good After You’ve Felt Bad
Christine and I continue the conversation from last week about difficult emotions, but this week is focused on recovery. Part 2 of a 2 part series. Aired: July 2011
Respect for All: Developing Inclusive, Bias-Free Schools and Communities
There have been many news stories of tragic suicides, beatings, and taunting between youths because of homophobic attitudes. Everyone can do something to protect children and work to stop bullying; all parents and teachers have this responsibility. Join us as we discuss raising compassionate and kind children, and share some personal experiences. Guests:
• Amy Scharf, the former national program director for GroundSpark’s Respect for All Project.
• Kirya Traber is a nationally awarded spoken word artist, and the program manager of Arts-in-Education at Youth Speaks, Inc.
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Helping Kids Cope with Uncomfortable Emotions
As the popular post “Comfortable with Discomfort” makes clear, difficult circumstances and emotions are part of living a happy life. Here’s what to do with those difficult emotions, whether they are your own or your children’s. Part 1 of a 2 part series. Aired: July 2011
Survival Tips as Teens Transition to College
Making the transition to college is always a challenge for teens and their parents. It’s important for families to begin the process early so that a teen’s first year away from home is successful. In this episode, Nurse Rona and guests discuss issues such as time management, dorm life, health concerns, and staying in touch.
Guest host:
• Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services.
Guest experts:
• Roseanne Fong is the director of New Student Services at UC Berkeley.
• Maritza Vande Voorde, MS, is a Puente counselor at Contra Costa College.
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Do Your Kids Have “Nature Deficit Disorder?”
This week my children are off at a very outdoorsy sleepaway camp—I’m excited for them to be outside nearly constantly for two weeks! One reason why I’m willing to part with them this summer is that I know that their health and happiness will benefit from their time spent in nature. Aired: June 2011