I’m not letting him sludge his way through life. My boy looks good. I make sure of it.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude. New Posts: Every Monday and Wednesday
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
The purée literally jumped four feet in the air and came splashing down on his head.
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Dad Day
The best way I can describe days like this is that my hair hurts.
Freakin’ 2020
It was as if everything we have ever loved, hated, or known was taken away.
Why Getting My Non-Verbal Son’s Christmas Gifts Right Means So Much
Frustrated and pleading, “Come on. You like Jeff Wiggle. Right? It’s a Jeff doll. Yay?” Nada.
Archibald, Reginald, And Captain Crazy Pants
One tiny giggle kept these three alive for over a decade and counting.
Better Lessons From A Flawed Father
Life lessons that served me no good will serve them no good. It’s my duty, as their father, to see that.
Making The Right Decisions For My Non-Verbal Son
All I want to do is spoil him, but I have to do what’s best for him.
I Still See Babies
It’s the parental curse of eternal-youth vision
Celebrating The Day I Thought I Would Die (But Didn’t)
There was no way I was having a heart attack. Right? I didn’t have heart attacks. Other people did.
