“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.

Keeping Romance Alive During Parenthood

Being a parent often means romance takes a backseat to family needs. With busy work schedules and the responsibilities of running a household, couples can drift apart. Nurse Rona and guests discuss how to keep intimacy and romance alive during parenthood, and why keeping romance alive with your partner benefits everyone in the family.

• Steven Freemire, LMFT, is a marriage and family therapist and has a private psychotherapy and life coaching practice in Berkeley and Walnut Creek, California. Steven is also the director of the Contra Costa Men’s Center.
• Leslie Mancillas, MA, and Peg Melnik, MA, co-authors of Make Love Whenever Possible When Married with Children.

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Oral Health

February is Oral Health Month — a time for all families to remember that good oral hygiene is essential for overall health. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss good habits for keeping teeth healthy and strong from toddlers to teens!

• Dr. Susan Cooper, DDS, is an adjunct dental instructor at the Santa Rosa Junior College Dental Hygiene School.
• Dr. Paul R. Griffith, DDS, a dentist practicing in Sunnyvale, CA.

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