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September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 James Guttman

Sweatin’ the Small Stuff

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Fear And Loathing At My Kid’s Pediatrician

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 James Guttman

Letting Him Stim

September 10, 2018September 14, 2018 James Guttman

I Wasn’t Ready

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018 James Guttman

My Kids Embarrass Me At Restaurants

September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 James Guttman

Things He’ll Never Always Do

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 James Guttman

Doubters Don’t Define You

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I’m James Guttman, father of two children – one seven year old (non verbal) and one ten year old (nonstop verbal).

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