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Parenting by James GuttmanAug 10, 20207:58 amAugust 24, 2020
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It’s Hard To Not Embarrass My 12 Year Old

Why do I have to physically stop myself from bringing in a plate of pizza bagels and taking a seat in the circle?

Self Reflection by James GuttmanAug 5, 202010:23 amAugust 24, 2020
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Hey! Listen To My Words Of Wisdom!

Sometimes within minutes of posting, I turn around and do the exact opposite thing in my own life. Yeah. Exact opposite. Hi Blog. I’m Hypocrite.

Parenting by James GuttmanAug 3, 20207:27 amAugust 8, 2020
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My Unspoken Bond With My Non-Verbal Son

Most people will go their entire lives and never have what he and I have. Most people would never even understand it.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 29, 20207:56 amMay 24, 2022
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He’s Lucky He’s So Cute

It’s not even five in the morning. Let the games begin.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 27, 20207:18 am
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Little Goodbyes Are A Big Deal

In this house, you say goodbye when you leave.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 22, 20208:10 amJuly 22, 2020
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You Don’t Need A Role Model To Be A Role Model

It’s not about the people around you. It’s about the person within you.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 20, 20208:04 amJuly 20, 2020
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What If He Can’t Wear A Mask?

My non-verbal son with autism has always been fiercely anti-mask…although not for a political reason.

Self Reflection by James GuttmanJul 15, 20207:04 am
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Emotionally Exhausted

I can’t just lay in bed all day. I have kids and responsibilities. Even if I didn’t, I still can’t stay in bed all day.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 13, 20207:47 am
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Isn’t Raising A Special Needs Child Hard?

Then again, it’s hard being a parent at all. Actually it’s hard just being alive sometimes.

Parenting by James GuttmanJul 8, 20207:21 amJuly 8, 2020
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Sending My Special Needs Child Back To School After Lockdown

Distance learning wasn’t made for children like my boy and, even when he was on task, he wasn’t actually taking in new information.

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