“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.

Respect for All: Developing Inclusive, Bias-Free Schools and Communities

guests_1107 There have been too many recent news stories of tragic suicides or beatings of youth who have also received taunting with a homophobic attitude. Everyone can do something to protect our children and work to stop bullying; all parents and teachers have this responsibility. Join us as we discuss working to raise compassionate and kind children, and share some personal experiences.

• Amy Scharf, the 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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Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy

guests_1031 If your child goes out trick-or-treating how much candy do you let them eat? At what age can they go by themselves? Do you allow your kids to sleep over at a friend’s house? If so, what questions do you ask ahead of time? From babysitters to relatives and neighbors, we often have other people care for our kids. Join Nurse Rona and guests to learn about maximizing your child’s safety and good health.

• Dr. Peggy Desler, MD, is a physician in the Department of Pediatrics and the chief of Professional Education at Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center.
• Paula Statman, BSE, MSSW, is the director of the KidWISE Institute.

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