“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.

The Emotional Side of Learning

This show is the second in a six-part series called Your Teen Matters: A Series on Navigating the Middle and High School Years.

You may remember that being a teenager isn’t always easy. How can you help your teen manage academic and emotional stress? Join co-hosts Beth Samuelson, MA, director of Student Organizational Services and Nurse Rona Renner, RN, will be joined by guests to learn how to recognize the different pressures your teen is facing, and how to provide support and resources, and stay connected.

• Alex Georgakopoulos, LMFT, a family therapist at Coyote Coast.
• Dr. Michael Tompkins, PhD, co-author of My Anxious Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic.

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Closing the Achievement Gap Through Parent Involvement

In California, one in four high school students drops out of school. Many studies show that the achievement gap among students begins as early as preschool and possibly even earlier. Research also shows that students who have help from a parent do far better in school. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss what can be done about closing the achievement gap for underperforming students and communities.

• Pilar Mejia, supervisor of Family and Community Engagement at the San Francisco Unified School District.
• Scott Moore, senior policy advisor for Preschool California.
• Lorne Needle, vice president of Community Investment at United Way of the Bay Area.

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Community Response to Emergencies

If people work together neighborhoods can be better prepared for an emergency. Do you and your family know how to reach each other? Does your neighborhood have a community emergency response plan in case of an earthquake? And how will you help each other out in case of a serious flu outbreak? Join Nurse Rona and guests as they discuss how to involve your family in community disaster preparedness.

• Kathy Dervin, MPH, public health preparedness coordinator for the City of Berkeley.
• Ana-Marie Jones, executive director of Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters.

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Raising a Child Who Loves to Read

A child’s desire to read comes from being read to — your enthusiasm for stories and books will have a great influence on children. Since reading is a key component to educational development, parents will be interested to hear what our guests have to say about finding appropriate books and talking to kids about the books. Join Nurse Rona and guests as they talk about how parents and caregivers can help children learn to love to read.

•Diane Frankenstein, author of Reading Together: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read.
• Lynne Maes, program coordinator for San Francisco Raising a Reader.

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