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Larry Bernstein

About Larry Bernstein

Larry, his wife, and two children live in North Jersey. Yes, it’s across the river. Larry is a freelance writer, educator, and blogger. His blog Me, Myself and Kids focuses on parenthood, education, and other stuff that runs through his head.

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Summers Past No Longer Look Like My Family Experiences

August 15, 2022 by Larry Bernstein

Summers past were filled with energy, socializing, exploration. Now they like the rest of year, just with air conditioning and brown grass.

Filed Under: National, work-life balance Tagged With: camp, growing up, summer, working parents

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Youthful Enthusiasm Something All Parents Should Hope to Retain

August 13, 2019 by Larry Bernstein

While I really would love that full head of hair, I want what my children have — the pure and utter joy of youthful enthusiasm.

Filed Under: NYC, parenting styles Tagged With: birthday, growing up

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Rain, Like Childhood, Ends Somewhere. We Don’t Know When, Where

July 9, 2019 by Larry Bernstein

The kids are growing up but when does being a child come to an end. Will you know when it happens? Will you be ready when it does?

Filed Under: NYC, relationships Tagged With: growing up, teens / tweens

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Holiday Tradition Needs a Reboot for Growing Son

November 20, 2018 by Larry Bernstein

He loved going to the Thanksgiving Parade for years. What happened? When did he grow up? Why did our holiday tradition become a low priority?

Filed Under: holidays, NYC Tagged With: growing up, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thanksgiving, traditions

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Void of Trick-or-Treaters, Neighborhood’s Halloween Brings Eerie Quiet

November 1, 2018 by Larry Bernstein

I miss seeing trick-or-treaters in their costumes. I miss giving out candy, especially the leftovers. I miss getting to know my neighbors.

Filed Under: holidays, NYC Tagged With: Aging, growing up, Halloween

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Educated Children Learn to Manage Their Responses, Rather Than Beat the System

July 17, 2018 by Larry Bernstein

An educated person who is willing to work hard and is resourceful has an advantage. A person who understands how to roll with the changes and moments in life has an advantage.

Filed Under: education, NYC, parenting styles Tagged With: growing up

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