“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.

Fathers and Their Sons

There is an undeniable bond that can develop between fathers and sons. Fathers are the first role models most boys have for developing their identities as men. Join us for Father’s Day as Nurse Rona and guests discuss the relationship between fathers and sons:

• Dr. Will Courtenay, “The Men’s Doc.”
• Paul Kivel, author of Boys Will Be Men.

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Travels with Baby

During the summer there are ways to keep your child healthy and safe while having fun. There are great places to go, but also hazards whether you’re taking trips, going swimming, camping, or spending time in the sun. Join Nurse Rona and guests for a discussion about traveling and staying healthy and safe all summer long:

• Dr. Sumana Reddy, a pediatrician at Acacia Family Medical Group of Salinas.
• Shelly Rivoli, author of Travels With Baby.

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Welcoming Homes and Hearts for LGBT and All Children

Many parents of LGBT youth say that they had reason to believe their child was gay or transgender from an early age. Other parents are sometimes outraged and confused by learning this about their children. Family support plays a vital role in protecting LGBT youth from high-risk choices such as drug use, unsafe sex, depression, and suicide. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss things all parents can do to create more inclusive homes for children:

• Deanna Green, a family partner and parent advocate.
• Dr. Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, the executive director of the Family Acceptance Project.

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Potty Training and Nighttime Dryness

At some point all parents and caregivers have to toilet-train a young child. There are so many different methods that it can be tough to figure out what’s right for your child. For many families this can be a process that extends through years of nighttime wetness. Join Nurse Rona and guests:

• Renee Mercer, a pediatric nurse practitioner and the author of Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness
• Helen Neville, a pediatric nurse, parent educator, and the author of Mommy! I Have to Go Potty.

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