“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.
If you would like to set up a presentation or training for your child’s preschool or your workplace, you can contact me at .
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.
Sibling Harmony
Whether you are planning for a second child or currently have four, helping siblings have harmonious relationships is a goal parents strive for. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they talk about how to prepare a child for a new baby and encourage siblings to get along.
• Dianne Danzig, author of Babies Don’t Eat Pizza.
• Meg Zweibeck, author of Keys to Preparing and Caring for Your Second Child.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 50M)
The Teen Brain in the Digital Age
This show was the third in a six-part series called Your Teen Matters: A Series on Navigating the Middle and High School Years.
Twitter, iPods, text messages, and YouTube are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the new media that is becoming a fixture of our culture. Research is finding that today’s fast-paced, media-driven life is altering the way young minds develop. What are some of the challenges and benefits of today’s digital age? Co-hosts Beth Samuelson, of Student Organizational Services and Nurse Rona were joined by a guest to discuss cutting through the media noise and helping your teen improve their learning skills.
• Jason Brand, LCSW, founder of Positive Technology Relationships,
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 50M)
Passing on Traditions and Values
This Sunday we invite you to tell us how you pass your values on to your children, and think about how your values may be deeply rooted in your culture. Join Rona and guests as they address Native American traditions, and talk about the rituals that bring meaning to your family.
• David Escobar, tribal advocate and director of Cultural Affairs for Three Nations Indian Circle.
• Janet King, of the Native American Health Center.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 51M)
The Doctor Is In
Parents work hard to keep their children healthy, but for many kids colds, flu, asthma, and other illnesses are difficult to avoid. Nurse Rona and our guests discuss what you can do to keep your child’s immune system healthy and answer questions about childrens’ health.
• Dr. Randy Bergen, pediatric chief at Kaiser Permanente, Walnut Creek.
• Dr. Tara Levy, ND, naturopath at Tara Natural Medicine.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 50M)
It’s Childhood Matters’ Seventh Birthday!
We are celebrating the seventh anniversary of Childhood Matters radio show by talking to parents and all who care about kids.Hear from some of our frequent callers and guests. Joining us in person were Promila Agarwal and Kymm Wilson, both parents and listeners. We would love to have you call-in with your feedback about which shows have been meaningful to you and suggestions for future topics. Let us know what’s on your mind.
DOWNLOAD Entire Program (128Kbps MP3 51M)