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.

Financial Literacy

In April we celebrate National Financial Literacy Month. Teaching children how to manage money not only gives them an important life skill, but is also a great way to learn responsibility! Nurse Rona and guests suggest ideas for teaching how to save, spend, and share money. April 12 marks the 15th anniversary of Teach Children to Save Day! Learn more here.

Emily Parris, program manager for Operation HOPE’s Banking on Our Future program.
Winter Williams, vice president and commercial business banking officer for Bank of the West.

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AVG Digital Diaries : Round 4, Ages 10-13

Round 4, Ages 10-13:

Press play. How to talk about safety with your 10- to 13-year-old

Press play. Life in your child’s digital shoes

Press play. Parenting dilemmas in the digital age: 10- 13-year-olds

Press play. Research, results, and reflections

Tips:
Research, results, and reflections for parents of children ages 10-13

Life in your child’s digital shoes, for parents of children ages 10-13

Parenting dilemmas for the digital age, children ages 10-13

How to talk about safety and limits for children ages 10-13

Nurse Rona’s Book Club: Cinderella Ate My Daughter

Raising girls to be strong, confident, and empowered women is daunting in today’s culture of beauty and perfection. How can parents best support their daughters and create a supportive and loving home environment? Perhaps you know a young girl with a princess complex? Join Nurse Rona and guests for this special Book Club.

Peggy Orenstein, author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture.

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