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Self Reflection by James GuttmanNov 21, 20187:10 amNovember 21, 2018
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Now Go Put Up Your Holiday Decorations

The turkey is gobbled and the pumpkins are mulch. You’re allowed to decorate. It’s OK now.

Parenting by James GuttmanNov 19, 20186:31 amNovember 19, 2018
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Autism on Picture Day

Yeah. He’s not gonna look. You can just take it.

Parenting by James GuttmanNov 14, 20186:27 amNovember 14, 2018
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How To Know You’re An Adult

We all rushed to get here. When we did, it was electric bills and frozen waffles.

Self Reflection by James GuttmanNov 12, 20186:41 amNovember 12, 2018
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The Ghosts of Our Broken Washers

I’ve had a lot of broken washing machines in my life. Only one was literal and the rest were all figurative.

Parenting by James GuttmanNov 7, 20186:10 amNovember 7, 2018
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Let Me Smile In Peace

I’m ready for anything. I’m not excited about it. I’m not looking to have long talks about it. But I am prepared for it.

Parenting by James GuttmanNov 5, 20186:11 amNovember 5, 2018
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We Finally Saw Raffi

My son with Autism turned Raffi from singer to icon in our house.

Parenting by James GuttmanOct 31, 20186:09 amMay 24, 2022
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Get This Candy Out Of My House

My pockets overflow with Hershey wrappers. They tumble out along the floor like product placement in a Hansel and Gretel movie.

Parenting by James GuttmanOct 29, 20186:45 amOctober 29, 2018
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She’s Not My Tiny Baby Anymore

I pictured her handing me paper stacks of glue and popsicle sticks until she was in her 50s.

Parenting by James GuttmanOct 24, 20186:26 amMay 24, 2022
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Dad Jokes: My Groan Up Humor

You never realize how much of your life isn’t kid friendly until you find yourself tasked with being friendly to kids.

Parenting by James GuttmanOct 22, 20186:05 amOctober 22, 2018
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How I Thought Raising A Child With Autism Would Be

The scariest part was never about what he would or wouldn’t do.

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