“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.

Nurse Rona’s Book Club: The Joy of Pregnancy

guests_0509 Many people associate pregnancy with nausea and fatigue. But pregnancy can also be a time for anticipation, self-reflection, and most of all, joy! Join us for an episode of Nurse Rona’s Book Club, discussing how to have a healthy and joyous pregnancy with:

• Natalie Berbick, program manager at the Brighter Beginnings Richmond Center, as they discuss how to have a healthy and joyous pregnancy.
• Tori Kropp, a perinatal nurse and the author of The Joy of Pregnancy: The Complete, Candid, and Reassuring Companion for Parents-to-Be.

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Mental Health Awareness in Young Children

On May 6, communities around the country will observe National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to bring attention to services and early intervention for children at home, in childcare, and at school. Join Nurse Rona and guests to discuss ways to serve young children and reduce the stigma of social and emotional problems.

• Deborrah Bremond, PhD, MPH, director of Family Support and Services at Every Child Counts, First 5 Alameda County.
• Cío Hernández, MFT, is the licensed mental health practitioner for Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, Community Health and Prevention Services.

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Teaching Children to Love and Respect the Earth

Our children’s future is dependent on a healthy and thriving planet. As parents and teachers, it’s our responsibility to expose children to the beauty of the natural world and to help them understand their role within it. Join Nurse Rona and her guests as they discuss the significance of Earth Day, and what each of us can do to make a difference in cleaning up the planet:

• Emily Beggs, co-executive director of Oakland Based Urban Gardens.
• Allison Cook, a special project coordinator at the Story of Stuff Project.

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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse, nor keep their experience a secret. How can we protect our children from life long consequences and offer them safe environments in which to heal and grow? How can parents and teachers identify the signs of child sexual abuse? Join Nurse Rona and guests to discuss child sexual abuse:

• Rhonda James, executive director of Community Violence Solutions.
• Molly Jardiniano, director of Child Safety Awareness at San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center.

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