by Larry Bernstein  larrydbernstein.com. , memyselfandkids.com   Larry Bernstein is a free-lance writer, public school teacher, and tutor. He and his family live in Fair Lawn, NJ. You can find his website at larrydbernstein.com. His blog address is memyselfandkids.com It had been a while since I went to the doctor, and I couldn’t put it off any longer. My wife strongly encouraged …

Isn’t it horrible when our children are sick? They look to us for comfort. They look at us to make it right, but sometimes it’s out of our control. As a person, I really have few fears; but, as a parent, I have hundreds of them–innumerable. My heart breaks when I know that my son is sick. Besides taking him …

Banana bread. Ok, here is a nice treat–if you looking to have something yummy, but don’t want something that’s as fattening. I’m participating in the Chuck the Chunk: On the Road to Dad 2.0 Summit 2014 weight-loss challenge, so low-calorie treats are my reward for doing well, at the end of the week. Of course, like with most things, just because …