“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.

Family Rituals and Traditions

guests_1128 Because every family is unique, each has its own way to celebrate during the holidays and year-round. Some rituals are passed on through generations and many families may create new traditions this year. Some blended families may have multiple experiences and traditions! Join Nurse Rona and guests as they offer ideas for how to create new traditions.

• Meg Cox is a journalist and recognized traditions authority whose two books on family celebration include The Book of New Family Traditions.
• Reverend Brenda Sharp, supervisor of Student Programs at the Contra Costa County Office of Education.

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Does My Teen Have a Learning Disability? How Can I Tell?

guests_1121 Middle school and high school students frequently struggle with one or more classes during their school career. When should you be concerned that there may be an undiagnosed learning disability to be addressed? What are the signs to look for, and to whom can you go to for help? Join guest host Beth Samuelson, MA, of Student Organizational Services to find out more about earning disabilities, how to get your child assessed, and where to go for help. This episode is a part of our special series, Your Teen Matters. Our guests experts:

• Dr. Cynthia Peterson, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has worked in the Bay Area for nearly 15 years.
• Cheryl Theis is an education advocate at the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), and a parent of five, including two with disabilities.

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Children with Special Health Care Needs

guests_1114 In California services are available for the 1.4 million children with special health care needs, but often these children and their families don’t actually get all of the help they need. There are many limitations and challenges in the systems of care to be improved upon so all children can thrive. Nurse Rona and guests to discuss the key issues for this vulnerable population:

• Dr. David Alexander, president and CEO of Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health.
• Nina Boyle, a support group leader at Support for Families.
• Juno Duenas, the executive director of Support for Families.

DOWNLOAD Entire Program (54:54 mp3 50.3 MB) Note: Due to a series of technical problems, the audio quality of this recording is not up to our usual standards. Please accept our apologies!