I never dreamed he’d play such a pivotal role in my home, but here he is.
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
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I Make Up Ridiculous Songs About My Kids
They’re my song inspirations and my entire captive studio audience.
Brawling With My Children
This kid is made of steel. He’s like a Batman villain.
Cleaning Up His Messes
The box is tossed in front of the front door, the bag is almost completely empty, and, mixed between the pieces, are squashed particles of cereal dust.
A Hundred Miles An Hour
My son turns television watching into an all-out physical event.
Angry, Not Angry
I didn’t get mad at him for an impulse that he obviously couldn’t control in that moment. I wanted to. A voice in my head said, “Yo. Freak out.”
Good Mornings
The things I do for my son aren’t done for his recognition, appreciation, or even attention. They’re done because I love him.
Let Them Look
On this day, in this room, for this concert, my main goal was to make sure we stayed until the finish.
Making It Through That One Day
Keeping his iPad away for the entire final day of Spring Break sounded crazy to everyone, including me, but it had to be done.
No Explanations For How I Parent
A terrible decision for your child might be the perfect one for mine.
