Sara Au

About

Sara Au is a journalist specializing in parenting and health issues, in addition to being a mom to two young adults, a daughter and a son. Au is the co-author of the Stress-Free Parenting series of books, Stress-Free Discipline (AMACOM, 2015) and Stress-Free Potty Training (AMACOM, 2008). She also was the ghost writer for Kids, Sex & Screens: Raising Strong, Resilient Children in the Sexualized Digital Age. A Syracuse University graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, she’s also written for such publications as CNNMoney.com, ePregnancy Magazine, Runner’s World, and FitBody Magazine, in addition to hosting two podcasts. She works in educational communications, and previously produced breaking news and top story coverage for CNN.

Books by Sara Au

Recent Posts

A New Chapter of Grief

When Sara Brady lost the love of her life, she looked around for resources to help her cope. She didn't find anything that resonated with her, so she created her own.

Love Is the Greatest Healer

A 103-year-old life coach shares her wisdom.

Mass Shooters: A Systematic Psychiatric Study

A new study investigates the psychiatry of American mass shooters. Here's what researchers found and how that can help prevent future violence.

Empathy and COVID-19

Amid the fear and divisions caused by politics and the pandemic, can society hit the reset button on empathy in 2021?

John Dean's Authoritarian Nightmare

John W. Dean, of Watergate fame, makes startling assertions about the psychology of Trump's base in his new book and also shares Senator Goldwater's thoughts on analysis from afar.

Shame, Mindfulness, and Letting Go

Reflections on mindfulness and letting go for the New Year.

A Generational Shift in LGBTQ+ Family Building

More LGBTQ+ people than ever before are planning to become parents, a dramatic change with the millennial generation. This is part 1 of a series looking at the issues they face.

Four Boundaries Children Need to Understand

For parents who need help explaining personal boundaries, interactions with others and sexual consent, this tool can help.

Grandparents as Parents

Do you know a grandparent who is raising their grandchild? People in this situation face specific challenges, and in celebration of Grandparent's Day, we take a look at those issues.

Geographically Challenged Grandparents

Do you live far away from your grandchildren and want to know how to connect with them? Here are some tips!