All episodes of FQMagDads

Time is the most important gift you can give your child. That’s the conclusion Tim and Damion come to in this episode about what it means to be a parent. (But don’t forget to give yourself time, too!)

Published 02/11/22

Fathers and Sons

Tim and Damion discuss how important a father is in his child’s life - especially when it comes to sons.

Published 02/04/22

“Man Cold” 🤧

Tim and Damion discuss the “man cold” and how to cope when the kids are ill and stuck at home, too.

Published 01/28/22

Manners

Is it old fashioned to teach your kids manners?

Published 01/17/22

Years and Years

Can it really be 20 years since FQ Magazine started? Tim and Damion discuss this and a whole bunch of other stuff to do with parenting and that precious thing called life.

Published 01/10/22

Ups and the Downs

Damion and Tim chat about the ups and the downs of this life this festive season.

Published 12/21/21

Christmas

How do you manage expectations in the run up to Christmas? Tim and Damion discuss.

Published 12/21/21

Christmas

How do you manage expectations in the run up to Christmas? Tim and Damion discuss.

Published 12/10/21

Nature/Nurture Part 2

Tim and Damion continue their discussion about what makes us and our kids tick. Is it nature or nurture? Plus a whole lot more …

Published 12/03/21

Nature/Nurture Part 1

Damion and Tim discuss topics related to the nature/nurture debate. How much does nature or nurture influence the way we are wired?

Published 11/26/21

Dad’s Taxi and Kids’ Activities

Damion and Tim discuss the “First World” issue of having to ferry their kids around to activities. And, as ever, the conversation evolves to talk about other issues, such as how important these activities, sporting or otherwise, are for children.

Published 11/19/21

Wills

It’s depressing - but we will all die. That means we should get a will sorted - especially if we have kids. Ok, deep breath .. listen to Damion and Tim discuss this now - and maybe afterwards you’ll get your will sorted too.

Published 11/13/21

Planes, kids and tantrums

Tim and Damion discuss the current flying situation, what it’s like flying with kids and how to deal with tantrums.

Published 11/08/21

Halloween

Is trick or treating harmless fun? Damion and Tim discuss.

Published 10/29/21

Half-Term

Will it be half-term heaven or hell?Tim and Damion discuss how to cope with the kids being at home (again!) over the next week or two.

Published 10/22/21

Encouraging Dads to seek support from Mums

Dads, feel like you’re on your own at the school gates? Don’t be afraid to chat to other parents - especially mums. They’re a great source of support, as Damion and Tim discuss.

Published 10/15/21

Dads and Isolation

Dads often feel left out, but why is this the case? Tim and Damion discuss.

Published 05/28/21