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Recognizing Autism Milestones

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - November 10, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Guttman looks at what his non-verbal son with autism does now versus what he used to do and why he always takes him to parties. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

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Never Ending Pizza

Kathy's Kids Storytime - November 09, 2023 06:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Join Jenny on a pizza adventure! When her busy week of pizza dinners gets old, she discovers the true value of rest on Sabbath. Bible Text: Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I w...

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"What is it?"

Kathy's Kids Storytime - November 07, 2023 06:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Bible Text: Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. 5 On the sixth day they are to prepare what they bring in, and th...

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Heart Surgery, Autism Appreciation, Silver Linings

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - November 03, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Guttman looks back on Autism Appreciation and the quintuple bypass that made it all possible. Silver linings. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

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Autism Appreciation During The Down Times

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - October 20, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
For James Guttman, 2023 has come in like a lion and is going out like a lamb. It has been a roller coaster year and, during the low moments, his non-verbal son's in-the-moment approach to the world has lifted him up. JG talks about why he appreciates his son so much, how all children (on or off ...

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Thunderstorm!

Kathy's Kids Storytime - October 12, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
In this episode of Kathy's Kids, join Didi Adams as she faces her dreaded safety and first aid class. Reluctance turns into a valuable life lesson as Didi's parents emphasize the importance of being prepared.  Didi and her friends find themselves in the middle of a baseball game, completely una...

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When the Sea Split in Two

Kathy's Kids Storytime - October 10, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Bible Text: Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea and God, with a terrific east wind all night long, made the sea go back. He made the sea dry ground. The seawaters split. The Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground with the waters a wall to the right and to the left. The Egypti...

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Trying To Be A Great Special Needs Parent

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - October 06, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
With Lucas in the background screaming with delight, James Guttman looks at what it takes to be a great special needs dad and how he is trying remember this giant non-verbal 12-year-old boy isn't a baby. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the bl...

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Frustration!

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - September 22, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Chipped tooth, spilled Flat White, and AEW Fight Forever - some frustrations, you can't fix. But when it comes to his family, there are some frustrations for his daughter and non-verbal son that can be fixed with a simple pivot. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Als...

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Hurricane!

Kathy's Kids Storytime - September 21, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Maria and Chris worry as Hurricane Cosmo heads for Jamaica, where their grandparents are. Will God protect them as they build a church in the storm's path? Tune in for a heartwarming tale of faith and family resilience. Bible Text: God said to Moses: “Pharaoh is a stubborn man. He refuses to re...

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The Ten Punishments

Kathy's Kids Storytime - September 19, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Bible Text: God said to Moses: “Pharaoh is a stubborn man. He refuses to release the people. First thing in the morning, go and meet Pharaoh as he goes down to the river. At the shore of the Nile take the staff that turned into a snake and say to him, ‘God, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you...

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The Book Report

Kathy's Kids Storytime - September 14, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
In today's episode, we delve into a tale of courage, self-discovery, and speaking up in "The Book Report."  Willie Teller is facing his biggest challenge yet: giving an oral book report in front of his class. As the anxiety builds, Willie grapples with teasing classmates, Charles and Brady, who ...

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Face-to-Face with Pharaoh

Kathy's Kids Storytime - September 12, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Bible Text: After that Moses and Aaron approached Pharaoh. They said, “God, the God of Israel, says, ‘Free my people so that they can hold a festival for me in the wilderness.’” Pharaoh said, “And who is God that I should listen to him and send Israel off? I know nothing of this so-called ‘God’ ...

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A Different Kind of Conversation: Finding Happiness In Non-Verbal Autism

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - September 08, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
With his non-verbal son by his side, James Guttman talks about the worries he had when Lucas was young and how things turned out great... while staying the same. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

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I Can See The Future

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - September 01, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Guttman looks at why time seems to move faster when you're thinking about your non-verbal child's future...but also for most adults.  Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

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Gerbil Loose in Church!

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 31, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
In this week's tale, chaos unfolds when a mischievous gerbil makes its way into a church service. Jenny, Chris, and their friend Ryan find themselves caught in a hilarious predicament as they attempt to control the adorable but wayward pet. As the gerbil dashes through pews and causes an uproar,...

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Moses and the Burning Bush

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 29, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Bible Text: Moses was shepherding the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the west end of the wilderness and came to the mountain of God, Horeb. The angel of God appeared to him in flames of fire blazing out of the middle of a bush. He looked. The bush w...

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No Need To Cure My Son's Autism

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - August 25, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Guttman looks at this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com and explains why he doesn't want to "cure" his son's autism. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

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Flying Alone

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 24, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
In Circle Lake Park, young Didi enjoys her solo bike rides. One day, as she waits for her friend Maria, a suspicious green car persistently follows her, sending Didi into a panic. Just when things seem dire, Officer Lopez unexpectedly intervenes from an unmarked police car, ensuring Didi's safet...

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Baby in a Basket

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 22, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Bible Text: A man from the family of Levi married a Levite woman. The woman became pregnant and had a son. She saw there was something special about him and hid him. She hid him for three months. When she couldn’t hide him any longer she got a little basket-boat made of papyrus, waterproofed it ...

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The Worries Of A Special Needs Father

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - August 18, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Guttman looks at this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com including the worries he faces that his non-verbal son with autism can't and how that's a perfect of example of his Autism Appreciation. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that...

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God's Plan for Sammy

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 17, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Join Mrs. Shue and the shoebox kids as they dive deep into the story of Joseph, exploring themes of belonging, family, and God's mysterious ways. Sammy grapples with his emotions and yearnings for parental bonds, paralleling Joseph's experience in Egypt. As the children prepare for a sun-kissed ...

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God's Plan for Joseph

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 15, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Bible Text: Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him. He cried, “Make everyone go out from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers.  And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it.  And...

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Understanding Autism Appreciation

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - August 11, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Guttman talks Autism Awareness, Autism Acceptance, and Autism Appreciation as it relates to parents and society.  Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

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War on Yoyo

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 10, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
In this episode of Kathy's Kids Storytime, Chris and Maria play a trick on their little sister, Yo Yo, leading to a panicked search in the woods. Lessons about family bonds and responsibility unfold. Join the adventure! Bible Text: Ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to Egypt to get food. Jacob ...

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Dreams Come True

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 08, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Bible Text: Ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to Egypt to get food. Jacob didn’t send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with them; he was afraid that something bad might happen to him. So Israel’s sons joined everyone else that was going to Egypt to buy food, for Canaan, too, was hit hard by the famine...

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Silent Symptoms

Hi Pod! I'm Dad. - August 04, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Guttman talks about the often unmentioned issue of knowing when your non-verbal child with autism is sick...especially when that person is a trooper like his son. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I...

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Walking Goliath

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 03, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Have you ever promised to take care of a friend's pet for them while they're away? What happened? Did you remember to feed them and exercise them everyday? In our story today, Jenny learns the lesson that Joseph learned when he was faithful to God and his daily tasks he was entrusted with. Bib...

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Joseph's Adventures in Egypt

Kathy's Kids Storytime - August 01, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Bible Text: Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s two dreams both mean the same thing. God is telling Pharaoh what he is going to do. The seven healthy cows are seven years and the seven healthy ears of grain are seven years—they’re the same dream. The seven sick and ugly cows that followed them up...

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Home Alone!

Kathy's Kids Storytime - July 27, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 73 ratings
Have you ever been left home alone? In our story today, Chris Vargas gets left home alone during a thunderstorm. But he realizes that he really was never alone. Bible Text: Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons because he was the child of his old age. And he made him an elaborate...