Amy Cooper Rodriguez

About

Amy Cooper Rodriguez is a mom of two who is back in school to become a school adjustment counselor. After living a type A life for years, she is trying to live more "on the loose" (her daughter's words). Amy is a freelance writer who has written for babble.com, errant parent, get born, Bay State Parent, and Chicken Soup for the Soul among other publications. She writes honestly and humorously about parenting, relationships, and mental health. She also blogs at www.parentingontheloose.com.

Recent Posts

How to Talk to Your Tween (Watch Ellen)

Talking to a tween can be difficult, but Ellen Degeneres' show makes it easier to start the conversations.

Saying Goodbye to School

For kids, leaving school at the end of the year is often a time of mixed emotions. We tend to think of children being nothing but excited for summer when, in reality, some children are often sad and nervous, too. How can we help our children through this time?

Just Be, Not Do

I thought I was a somewhat laid back person. This holiday vacation showed me that I'm really not.

Figuring Out September

More than birthdays or calendar years, I mark time with Septembers.

Ch-ch-ch Changes: Surviving the School to Summer Transition

Ideas to make the transition from school to summer easier for parents and children.

Cheering on Boston

Grieving for people and grieving for Boston herself.

Looking for the Meaning of Success

Mothering has made me throw out my old definitions of success. So what is success to me? Emerson's Meaning of success helps me find some answers.

The Power of Sharing Our Anxieties

Talking to others about our anxieties can make us feel less isolated, as well as lessening the anxiety itself. Sharing our worries with friends increases our connections and decreases our panic.

Grandparents Can Leave Us With Great Stories

Grandparents can leave a lasting legacy.

Sharing the Grief

One of the reasons why our hearts break over the Newtown tragedy is because we search for ways to ease the suffering.