“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.

Community Support for Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is an important aspect to maintaining happy families. The sooner we start, the better! Having access to nutritious, affordable food is key. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how to embrace healthy lifestyles for everyone in the family.

• Kristen Polakiewicz, a clinical health educator at the Kaiser Permanente Vallejo/Napa Medicine Department.
• Richard Waxman, founder of LIFT.

DOWNLOAD Entire Program (54:48 mp3 50.2 MB)

Keeping Infants Safe and Healthy

Dealing with the injury or death of a child is a devastation no parent imagines having to endure. Infants are at special risk during the early months in their life and knowing the risks and dangers they face can help you keep babies safe and healthy. Nurse Rona and guests discuss safety issues for newborns including SIDS prevention, healthy sleep environments, and other safety tips.

• Dr. Patrick Clyne, MD, works as an attending pediatrician in the department of pediatrics at the Center for Child Protection at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
• Devra Hutchinson, is a program manager with the Alameda County Public Health Maternal, Paternal, Child & Adolescent Health (MPCAH) Programs.

DOWNLOAD Entire Program (54:55 mp3 50.3 MB)