It’s not about the people around you. It’s about the person within you.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude.
Tag: graduation
Three and Five Forever
Say their names and I see a snapshot from long ago. Their ages far exceed my my memories.
An Awkward Parenting Necessity
Ironically, it feels selfish…when it’s the most selfless thing you can do.
Her Seriously Ridiculous Dad
Being a zany dad during lighter times makes me approachable during those heavier ones.
Letting Her Have Her Own Dreams
She has passions and goals of her own. Some of them, I completely relate to. Others are more of a surprise.
Eleven Going On Terrifying
To quote Out For Justice, maybe it’s mood swings, maybe it’s hormones, maybe it’s the need to impose her will. Whatever it is, this little princess is turning three shades of raging.
Where Did That Baby Go?
The smiles are the same and their faces, while different sizes, are almost the spitting image of one another.
Middle School Kid And Her Middle-Aged Dad
The days of secret parent book-readers, class cupcake parties, and one teacher to remember for the year are over. She will never have them again. That chapter closed at the start of the summer.
Parental Praise In The Real World
It’s good to give your kids positive reinforcement, but also to remind them that the entire world isn’t standing in awe of them
Long Term Plan Of An Embarrassing Dad
I’m starting to become the lame one in our dynamic. I know it. I’m not completely there yet, but give it time.
