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Audio Fixed: Last week, James Guttman wasn't feeling it. This week, James Guttman returns to talk about the times he wasn't feeling it. From the near fight with the garbage tattler to a high school kid at lunch, JG recounts tales from the temper. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital...

Lucas could probably go to school and be fine, but James Guttman kept him home anyway. JG, with his non-verbal son by his side, talks about bad days, why a support system is so important, people who can't understand raising a child with autism, and the good points of parenthood that get lost in the memes. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awa...

James Guttman and Lauren went to see a lady movie this week. JG talks about the massive changes to movie theaters and presents a Lady Movie Trailer of his own. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the...

James Guttman on Halloween for a non-verbal child with autism, the problem with teal pumpkins, and helping his son find language. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi...

From the bad to the worse to the painful to the redemption, James Guttman looks at his experience with "family" and how he's ready to finally do it right. (based on this week's blog post ) It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  F...

How are you doing? James Guttman is doing good and he explains how that changes everything. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

James Guttman speaks out about mental health issues and suicidal ideation. JG shares the story of losing a friend to suicide, what he learned after that death, and the ways bipolar depression can overpower many other factors. If you are struggling, dial "988" for help. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Apprecia...

James Guttman looks at building a bond between a special needs sibling and his neurotypical sister without micromanaging their relationship. Also, the importance of normalizing how outsiders see special needs families. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Inst...

James Guttman is back after a major life-changing week. He tells you about it, the road to get there, and the people who made it possible. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it...

Being an advocate for anything requires handling uncomfortable situations, but as the father of a non-verbal child with autism, it's important. James Guttman tells a story about a recent time that happened online and in person.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us O...

James Guttman talks about the reasons why he started HiBlogImDad.com and the social media posts that inspired him to speak out. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi B...

Got kids? They cost money, right? James Guttman has two.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

James Guttman is back and looking at patience as a special needs parent, how his heart surgery lead to his healthy lifestyle, how his kids are the reason he stuck by it, and the long red underwear that isn't underwear. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok ,...

James Guttman talks about writing Girl Dad, becoming the parent to a daughter, why he lets her watch movies with bad words, and the joke that he still doesn't understand like 40 years later. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and...

This week, James Guttman spoke openly about childhood abuse on HiBlogImDad.com. Now he speaks about how he overcame it to be a better father, the steps he made to recognize the changes he had to make, and the most important thing anyone needs to do in order to break the cycle of mental, emotional, physical, or any form of childhood abuse. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fath...

James Guttman is back with a look at who he was, who he is, and how life is all about changes.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

James Guttman looks back on stories of his nonverbal son with autism stealing coffee and food from strangers and why the reaction he got differs from the ones others sometimes get. All based on the latest classic repost on HiBlogImDad.com It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow...

Building on his recent HiBlogImDad.com post about how people react when your child has autism, James Gutman looks at some of the more outlandish comments he's heard involving his non-verbal son. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook ,...

James Guttman talks openly about special needs schools, group homes, and the difficult decisions that are always looming in his non-verbal child with autism's future. JG looks at what needs to be done before making these choices and the importance of doing what's right. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreci...

James Guttman is raising a teenage daughter. That's it. That's the podcast. If you're the parent to a teen, you get it. If you're not, you're about to... It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also,...

James Guttman's blog and podcast aren't just for autism parents, girl dads, or divorced parents. JG looks at how he tries to write for everyone and how, for dads, the same courtesy isn't always extended. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Inst...

James Guttman looks at facing adversity and becoming a better person. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

James Guttman looks at finding happiness, sharing your happiness with the world, and never letting anyone hide you. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok , Instagram ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'...

In a new shorter and experimental format, James Guttman speaks out in this Fun Size episode on his former neighbor, who isn't one to gossip, and the thing she said that doomed the Divorce House. James looks at what we don't know about what happens behind the closed doors of others. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance,...

This week's podcast is green and white with Lindy Pride as James Guttman talks about Lindenhurst, New York, the town he grew up in. James looks at hometown pride and how it grows the most once you're gone. Plus, talk of the Lindy Docks, Babylon Town House Diner, Lindy Movie Theater/Boat Store/CVS, and more. Also, making sure his non-verbal son with autism lives his best life. It's H...