I never know what fatherhood surprises are lurking around the corner.
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
Tag: raising special needs child
Taming The Lord Of The Living Room
Between quarantine and Summer break, it feels like he’s been in there for eons.
My Kid’s The One Sitting In The Middle Of The Playground
He won the standoff. He always wins the standoffs.
The High Price Of Not Spoiling Our Kids
I know that every cent spent is a minute earned burned, but she doesn’t.
Three and Five Forever
Say their names and I see a snapshot from long ago. Their ages far exceed my my memories.
Suddenly He’s Exhausted
He’s my guy, so of course, I give in…momentarily.
Please, Kid, Stop Eating
This is the kid who I was afraid would never be able to express his wants and needs.
If Not For These Kids…
I know we’re not supposed to mention those things. It makes us uncomfortable, but we’re all adults here.
The Almost Worst Christmas With My Favorite Person
Had you told me two days earlier that this would have been Christmas, I would have screamed in worried agony. I would have called it a failure and seen my biggest fear become a reality.
This Is Why I Told That Story
If you’re busy yelling and screaming about the mistakes you make today, you lose the focus to erase them from the person you are tomorrow.
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