“A parent's responsibility is to facilitate the development of their child's consciousness. Thanks to Rona Renner's insightful book, parents now have tools to help accomplish this.”
—Deepak Chopra, MD
“Is That Me Yelling? is a complete and compassionate companion for every parent, educator, and parenting 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. Bravo, thanks!”
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Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, PhD, clinical psychologist, parent educator, author, columnist, and former host of
Nuestros Niños radio show (
www.nuestrosninos.com)
"As a pediatrician and parent, I truly appreciate Rona Renner's holistic and practical approach to parenting. This book should be required reading for all new parents.”
—Lawrence Rosen, MD, founder of The Whole Child Center (wholechildcenter.org)
“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. All parents get engaged in power struggles with their kids, and through numerous case examples, easy-to-follow self-assessments, a welcome review of temperament, and just the right dosage of pure wisdom, 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, editor at the Psychological Bulletin; professor in the department of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley; and vice-chair of psychology in the department of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco
“Is That Me Yelling? speaks directly to all of us parents who love our kids with all our hearts, yet still find ourselves losing it. Rona Renner is wise, funny, and right on the mark with this exceptionally useful guide to being the adult in the family.”
—Katherine Ellison, author of Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention and Square Peg: My Story and What It Means for Raising Innovators, Visionaries, and Out-of-the-Box Thinkers
“Among the many books on parenting, this one stands out for me because it encouraged me to fundamentally change the way I am with my children. With Rona Renner's help, I have stopped yelling and become the patient, compassionate parent I always hoped to be.”
—Rhonda Collins, documentary film editor and mother of twins
“There is nothing more heartwarming and healing than a parent striving to be a better parent. Is That Me Yelling? is a powerful, loving, and effective book for parents who want to learn how to foster healthier communication and relationships with their children.”
—Jorge Partida, PsyD, author of The Promise of the Fifth Sun and A Week of Awakening
“Rona Renner’s approach is warm, practical, and wise. She provides a sturdy helping hand for even the toughest situations. Based on real-life experiences, this book is full of sensitive, sound advice that truly works. It should be mandatory reading for every parent.”
—Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, EdD, author of Raising Your Spirited Child and Sleepless in America
“Finally! An insightful, practical guide that does not shame or preach. Is That Me Yelling? provides sensible, easy-to-use techniques using compassion and self-awareness to not only improve ourselves as parents and grandparents, but to also obtain desired behavior changes in our children. This refreshing go-to guide is destined to become indispensable, filling a void in current parenting literature.”
—Shoshana Bennett, PhD, clinical psychologist, parental depression specialist, and author of Postpartum Depression for Dummies
“Rona Renner counseled me through my early parenting with a very spirited child, and saved us both from much heartbreak and disaster! That was me yelling—until I learned the skills and approaches her book offers. What a gift to parents, and to their children!”
—Betsy Rose, mindful educator, musician, and parent
