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So...what's new this week? Oh yeah. Armageddon. James Guttman is locked in his house as Coronamania sweeps the world. It's a look at how to talk to your kids about pressing times, homeschoolin' with sock puppets, stealing cookies, and more. Plus a Moment of Sanity that praises the teachers, teaching aids, and all educators of the world while also going over the time the aggressively...

With his non-verbal son's birthday around the corner, James Guttman looks at how the annual celebration has changed (for the better) through the years. Plus, the importance of both his children supporting each other, thoughts on meeting your child's friends when your child can't tell you who they are, a random act of kindness from a stranger on a plane, writing for Autism Speaks, th...

In, what has been a whirlwind week James Guttman discusses his debut blog post for Autism Speaks. JG talks about how this piece of the puzzle fits perfectly in his life and the pride he has bringing stories of his children to AutismSpeaks.org just as he has for HiBlogImDad.com. Plus, a look back at showing his daughter the importance of being a friend, how his own grief made the lesson so importan...

It's been a big week for James Guttman and, as he prepares for some exciting news, he looks back on the posts that dealt with raising kids in a world where it's sometimes hard to face another day, defining what he meant by calling out the people who judge those with autism in a harsh way online, what those people don't understand, and more. Then, after a Moment of Sanity intro from...

Haters gonna hate. That doesn't make it any less infuriating. James Guttman talks about how that one tormenter can drown out the positives, but why you shouldn't beat yourself up for letting that happen. Plus, the plight of teaching his son not to steal your food, not being a parenting cliche to his children, and more. Then, in a Moment of Sanity, he's joined by his daughter Olivia...

Let’s head back to the 1990s with James Guttman, The Simpsons, Girl Scout Cookies, and Playstation One. Including the stories from his fraternity that he’s legally allowed to share, Boys 2 Men, plus brothers he’s lost and memories he’s ready to remember again. So, come on. Let’s go back to Hofstra. It’ll be funny. People will be like, “wha-a-a?” Like Hi Pod! I'm Dad on Facebook: https://www.f...

It's the three year anniversary of Hi Blog! I'm Dad and James Guttman looks back on the main reason why he began writing about his family to begin with. Plus, a look at trips to Walt Disney World, the accommodations they offer to guests with special needs, the Michael Jackson Snow White, and the time Grandpa beat up Alice in Wonderland. Plus, a reminder that our kids aren't as cute...

Autism Acceptance? Great. Autism Appreciation? Even better. Autism Awareness? Well...not so much. James Guttman looks at why this hashtag, often looked down upon in some circles, can be important for those who aren't exposed to Autism on a daily basis with real-life examples of terrible plane rides that weren't so terrible because of it. Plus, some stories about the ways in which his non...

It's a question often wondered but rarely asked. How does a parent communicate with their non-verbal child? James Guttman reveals that it's not just one, but five different approaches that makes something that once seemed impossible more than possible. He details the different methods that he and his son with Autism use to interact including the way his family implemented each one, the o...

Sending a non-verbal child onto the school bus can be more difficult for the parent than the kid. That was the case for James Guttman as JG looks at the challenges that came with that first bus ride, the peace of mind conversation he couldn't have beforehand with "the baby of the family", crazy stories of crazy bus aides, and much more. Plus a Moment of Insanity intro from the coole...

A child on the autism spectrum might learn in unique ways at times. James Guttman looks at one way that he and his daughter used an unconventional technique to teach his non-verbal son an important lesson. Plus, the cartoonish Gamestop visit that made it important, why keeping a list of milestones is even more important, and other reasons Godzilla was unleashed. Plus, a look at James's return...

Twas the month after Christmas and James Guttman was thrilled. JG returns for season two with a look back on the disaster that was the holiday season, how the festive spirit can kick the tinsel out of the best of us, the red flag story of his crazy eyed boss and his buggy permanent tree, and more. Plus, a lesson about making memories...and the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. Like Hi Pod! I&ap...

It's the Hi Pod! Holiday Special that any fan of toys, wrestling, and special guests needs to hear. James Guttman is joined by his daughter, Olivia, for the first time to give you a guide on how to talk to kids about the popular gifts of the season. You'll never have to hear "OK Boomer" again! Then, it's a major surprise from the wrestling world for the Moment of Sanity in...

Thinking about going to therapy? James Guttman wasn't, but he's glad he did. James talks about all the reasons he didn't want to and provides answers to all the questions he had that kept him away for his entire life. Plus, why he speaks openly about a subject he was raised to keep private. Plus, a Moment of Sanity that went from being the least favorite thing he did to something he...

Parenting stories are fun to share, but there's a delicate balance when it comes to maintaining the privacy of your child. James Guttman looks at how he strives to do that with both his non-verbal son and his overly-verbal daughter. Plus, a Moment of Sanity that shows how keeping memories alive is rewarded in the long run. Like Hi Pod! I'm Dad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiPodI...

If an adult can wear a pony costume to a comic convention, an eight year old with Autism can watch Sesame Street. James Guttman talks about his non-verbal son's unique views on entertainment including Sesame Street Live, the thrift store salesperson from the Twilight Zone, a speech teacher that steered him in the wrong direction, and more. Plus, a Moment of Sanity that embodies the phrase &qu...

In the latest edition of Hi Pod! I’m Dad, James Guttman explains the desire to have his son with Autism included in all the places he deserves to be, but for the right reasons. Plus, the Facebook post that led to the creation of Hi Blog, the unexpected source that made him see his child had more than just “delays”, the story of how a joyous preschool graduation became a heart-breaking nightmare, a...

Saying "I'm not their friend, I'm their father" depends on how you define friend. James Guttman explains his definition and looks at teaching them not just right from wrong but why. Plus, the deal he made with his daughter, a lesson in karma, shock over his own age, the guy who never apologized, and many more parenting moments that seem to fly in the face of conventional wisdom...

You can be aware of it. You can accept it. Autism Appreciation, however, is an entirely different thing. James Guttman explains how his non-verbal son taught him exactly what that means. From the early days of uncertainty to the realization that Autism isn't the boogeyman it was portrayed to be, it's a frank explanation of why he wouldn't wave a magic wand to change his son into any...

Everyone has their own unique story. In our debut episode, James Guttman tells his full story for the first time ever. From becoming a parent and dealing with his son's early signs of Autism to how an unexpected heart surgery literally changed everything. Plus, the first ever weekly "Moment of Sanity". Like Hi Pod! I'm Dad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiPodImDad/ Hi Bl...

From James Guttman, the Dad behind "Hi Blog! I'm Dad", Hi Pod looks at raising a non-verbal child with Autism and a non-stop verbal child without after surviving a quintuple bypass at 35 years old.  After getting a new lease on a life and a new stress-free point of view, JG breaks free of past insanity to show that families, no matter the needs of those in them, are all really the s...