Ask AfroDaddy: Recent Episodes
Terence Mentor
Ask AfroDaddy is hosted by Terence Mentor (aka "AfroDaddy") and Julie Mentor (aka "Nickname to be decided").They take your questions about Life, the Universe and Parenting and try to answer them before their two toddlers wake up.And their toddlers wake up a LOT...
In this episode we chat to travel daddy Mandla Dambuza about how he chooses his travel destinations, how to enjoy the journey with his kids, and how sometimes it is okay to go on a little vacation without them!
What are your travel tips? DM us on Instagram
Check out Mandla beautiful instagram page here.
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
In this episode, we asked you what you would do differently if you could go back and start your parenting journey over!
We chat about stressing less (or at least stress about the correct things), getting support as early as possible, and as always, going for therapy.
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Sean is having a pretty tough week with illnesses this week, so we're posting this episode from earlier in the year all about how parents cope with being sicky!
How do dads deal with all the little illnesses that their kids, partners and themselves get from time to time?
Do parents even have time to get sick?
This episode was a live stream - follow us on Youtube or Instagram to make sure you don't miss the next live chat we do!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
In this episode, we ask the ladies from The Great Equalizer podcast about their husbands.
We want to know what their baby-daddies do that make it easy to celebrate them for Father's Day!
You can watch all the latest The Great Equalizer episodes here:
@thegreatequalizerpodcast , and follow them on instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/thegreatequalizerpodcast/
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
At the beginning of the year, we each chose a word that encapsulates what we hope will represent our 2023 - one word that will show what we hope to be and achieve!
(You can listen to that episode here: https://www.afrodaddyonline.com/podcast/episode/7c1d8114/whats-your-word-for-the-year)
In this episode, we take a look at how we're doing so far...and Terence decides that he might have to totally change what his word is.
What would your word of 2023 be so far, and what would you like it to be?
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
In this episode, we talk about being how tough it is to find time to do a hobby as a parent, without making it into something that causes you more stress.
This episode was a live stream - follow us on Youtube or Instagram to make sure you don't miss the next live chat we do!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
In this episode we take on the idea of the man flu!
How do dads deal with all the little illnesses that their kids, partners and themselves get from time to time?
Do parents even have timeto get sick?
This episode was a live stream - follow us on Youtube or Instagram to make sure you don't miss the next live chat we do!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
We celebrated getting to our 20th episode by doing a live stream!
Here's the recording of the discussion about Parenting Acheivements!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you asked your dad, "What was becoming a dad REALLY like?"
This episode we focus in on Terence and Eli. The guys talk about what is like to the support or "background" parent and how we can help dads more in those during the pregnancy, birth and first few days.
This is the last of three episodes where we explore what we actually experienced during the first few days, weeks and months with our kids.
Dads have a complicated relationship with their own stories of becoming parents, because for most of the first part we are background and support actors who are focused on the needs of their partner and child.
This is a good thing, but it does mean that when it is time for a dad to work through their own story it can be hard to truly engage with their experiences.
You can watch to this episode instead! Click here:
https://youtu.be/-Sx20sTYz3g
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you asked your dad, "What was becoming a dad REALLY like?"
This is the second of three episodes where we explore what we actually experienced during the first few days, weeks and months with our kids.
Dads have a complicated relationship with their own stories of becoming parents, because for most of the first part we are background and support actors who are focused on the needs of their partner and child.
This is a good thing, but it does mean that when it is time for a dad to work through their own story it can be hard to truly engage with their experiences.
This episode we focus in on Terence and Liam. You'll hear how he dealt with the additional complexities of becoming a dad through adoption, and what is some of his favourite things about his oldest son.
You can watch to this episode instead! Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL7R_oq6OTpcr5FPCvt-kp3ag-Cmt5nxj
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you asked your dad, "What was becoming a dad REALLY like?"
You're going to want to watch and listen to this one - especially if you think it's rare to hear a dad speaking honestly about what he felt during the tumultuous start to fatherhood.
That's right. We're talking about real dad emotions here!
This is the first of three episodes where we explore what we actually experienced during the first few days, weeks and months with our kids.
Dads have a complicated relationship with their own stories of becoming parents, because for most of the first part we are background and support actors who are focused on the needs of their partner and child.
This is a good thing, but it does mean that when it is time for a dad to work through their own story it can be hard to truly engage with their experiences.
This episode we focus in on Sean and Zoe. For many of us, this might be the first time we'll hear a man talk openly and honestly about the struggle, emotion and hope he felt in the first period fatherhood.
You can listen to this episode instead! Search for Have You Asked Your Dad wherever you get podcasts or click here:
https://www.afrodaddyonline.com/podcast/episode/74fcabd9/what-was-becoming-a-dad-really-like
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you asked your dad, "What's your word for the year"?
Thanks to loadshedding, we couldn't record this episode in the normal way so it is actually a series of WhatsApp videos that form the conversation we have about our words for 2023!
This is going to give you a peek into the way we chat about our topics before the official recording of Have You Asked Your Dad.
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
In this episode of Have You Asked Your Dad, we use our recent experience of having a bit of holiday time to figure out what a dad's best day off looks like.
And no, it doesn't evolve an entire day without their family (mostly).
You can watch this episode instead of listening to it here:
https://youtu.be/atkZ8PJhg1k
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad "What do you want for Christmas?"
You probably have - and there is a good chance that you've been frustrated by the answer. Buying gifts for dads is tough, especially if you are trying to go beyond the stereotypes.
But now you don't have to worry, because Sean and Terence have some great ideas for gifts that will make the dads in your life feel super special.
(Plus...there is a real challenge for our wives in this one)
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad "How did your goals change after you became a parent?"
There are so many things that change after you become a parent, not the least of which are your life goals.
How have yours changed (if they have)? We talk about our answers in this episode of Have You Asked Your Dad!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad "What do you think about Discipline?"
In this episode, Sean and Terence dive into how they were disciplined as kids and how that has affected their parenting styles.
Plus, you get a taste of how Terence discplines his own kids as they keep interrupting the recording!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you asked your dad, "Have you ever felt weak?"
To help us answer that question, we chatted to Lee van den Bergh - an ex-athlete and fitness trainer to some of SA's biggest sports stars.
Lee was diagnosed with a type of arthritus that makes his usual high level of fitness incredibly painful to maintain. In fact, the illness makes even the normal day to day activities that a dad does difficult.
Despite that, he manages to keep a positive attitude that is driven by his mantra: "Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can, and then try to progress to the next level"
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you asked your dad, "What do you like to cook?"
For both Sean and Terence, their moms were the main cooks in the house...so has anything changed for the new generation?
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad "How do feel about money?"
In this episode, we talk about the anxieties and pleasures that come with money, and how to get some sort of healthy relationship with the stuff!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram
Check out Sean's other Podcast, Some Assembly Required
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad "Do you swear?"
WARNING: This episode has some adult language - even though we've beeped them all out, it is clear what we are saying so probably not a great idea to play this in the car with your kids ;)
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad "How ready were you before the baby arrived?"
We asked this question to Grant Hinds, one of SA's foremost tech and gaming content creators, a few weeks before his first child was due.
We chatted about dealing with family and support structures who pretend that they hard parts of parenting don't exist, the struggle to choose the right equipment for your baby, and, strangely, if he plans to try out breast milk.
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
This episode is supported by Big Trip 2 - in cinemas across South Africa from 23 September
Have you ever asked your dad "Which TV dad do you relate to?"
We asked this question to television host, entrepreneur, doctor and father, Michael Mol!
In this episode, he mentions the Fathers Matter Film Series - find out more about it and where you can watch these incredible films here:
https://www.heartlines.org.za/fathers-matter/films
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
This episode is supported by Big Trip 2 - in cinemas across South Africa from 23 September
Have you ever asked your dad "What are you afraid of?"
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad "When was the last time you made a new friend?"
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad "What kind of dad did you think you'd be?"
Since this is the first episode, we thought it was a good idea to ask each other just that!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad about his thoughts about being a champion?
Since this is the first episode, we thought it was a good idea to ask each other just that!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
Have you ever asked your dad "Who Are You?"
Since this is the first episode, we thought it was a good idea to ask each other just that!
Please take a moment to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haveyouaskedyourdad/
If you have a question you think dads should be asked, send it to hyaydpod@gmail.com
"Have You Asked Your Dad?" is the new podcast from radio personalities, bloggers and (most importantly) dads Sean Loots and Terence Mentor.
In each episode they going to be asking questions that dads generally don’t get asked - and hopefully that will unlock a path for all of us to be better parents and people.
The first three episodes drop on the 1st of September, and they include an UNBELIEVEABLE interview with Chad le Clos’ dad, Bert.
Listen to them on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, @HaveYouAskedYourDad.
If you are a new parent, or know a new parent, this episode is for you!
I asked my followers to tell me something they wished they knew when they first became parents, and received a BUNCH of tips and advice.
In this episode, I'm joined by my wife, Julie, as we discuss 6 of our favourite things that were raised by these experienced parents.
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
* Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
* Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
* Stitcher:* bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
You've probably heard of the specific kind of depression that sometimes descends on 30-40% of moms after a new baby arrives, but did you know that it may also affect up 20% of dads?
In this episode, I discuss the realities of postnatal depression with local Psychiatrist Dr Bavi Vythilingum.
We chat about the factors that can lead to parents, especially dads, suffering from this kind of depression, how we can avoid it, and what treatments are available. If you would like to chat to Dr Bavi, you can email her: drbavipractice@gmail.com.Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
On Friday, the 25th June 2021, the Afro may be no more.
That's if YOU make sure that we make our R120 000 target as we raise funds for the Maletsatsi Foundation.
This foundation provides care for many children who are currently in need of a place of safety, but more than that, they provide a family. Some of the children under their care are getting to the age when formal education is becoming a priority which is putting much pressure on an already stretched budget.
So, here's what we are doing: From the 16th to the 25th June, we will be collecting donations for the foundation, and the more money we raise, the tougher challenges I will face during the live stream on the evening of the 25th.
If we hit R120 000 at some point during those 10 days...the afro is going to go. Here's where you can make your donation:
https://www.givengain.com/ap/afro-daddy-raising-funds-for-the-maletsatsi-foundation
Find out more about the Maletsatsi Foundation here.
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
What is courageous creativity, why is it important and how do you get your kids to do it?
These are some of the questions that we need to be asking ourselves as parents, and Kristian Imhof, Country Manager of LEGO South Africa joined me in this episode to discuss them!
Check out https://ideas.lego.com for more great LEGO ideas that will spark your children's creativity!
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Finding great content about fatherhood is really tough (that's one of the reasons I started AfroDaddy in the first place), but finding content about fatherhood that is funny, honest and not demeaning about dads is almost impossible.
So stumbling across the Dumb Dad Podcast was a very happy event for me. These two comedians and stay-at-home-dads use short and smart videos on TikTok to show the true humour behind being a parent, and then talk through their dumbest dad moments on their weekly podcast.
This was SUCH a fun interview - it shows that no matter what part of the world you're from, there are experiences that we all share in this dad life!
I recommend watching their videos here, and listening to their podcast here.
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat to Emily House, author of the new children's book "Bon Bon and Blanket".
What makes this story extra special is that almost every family can see a part of themselves in it. I wanted to find out how and why Emily was able to achieve this in her fantastic little book!
Order your copy of Bon Bon and Blanket here:
https://imagnaryhouse.com/collections/new-releases/products/bonbon-and-blanket
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
If your child is in high school, this might be the year where a BIG question gets asked:
Which subjects should your kid study?
This feels like an almost impossible choice to make, because there are so many variables involving career choices, aptitude, enjoyment and what the school offers.
How do you make that decision, or more importantly, how do you help your child make that decision?
In this episode, Educational Psychologist Dayne Williams gives some great advice and insight into this very tricky decision.
Get more advice from Dayne by going to his website: www.edugrow.co.za.
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
These 5 minute episode will focus on one thought or idea I've had floating around in my head, and I would love to get your input! This quick thought is about the difference between being a supportive parent and one that puts unneeded pressure on their children.
What do you think about this topic, and what else should I be thinking about? Let me know by emailing AfroDaddyCT@gmail.com.
You can also message me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/afrodaddyct
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Valentine's Day is coming up, so it's the time of the year when parents around the world turn to their partner and ask, "So...are we going to do anything this year, or...?"
The reality is that being a parent fundamentally changes the way you can show and enjoy romance - let's just admit it, and find new ways to enjoy Valentine's Day.
I asked you what were you doing on the day, so Julie and I went through your answers to look for some great ideas!
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
These 5 minute episode will focus on one thought or idea I've had floating around in my head, and I would love to get your input! This quick thought is about remembering that we are more than parents.
What do you think about this topic, and what else should I be thinking about? Let me know by emailing AfroDaddyCT@gmail.com.
You can also message me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/afrodaddyct
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
This is the first of the AfroDaddy's Quick Thought series. These 5 minute episode will focus on one thought or idea I've had floating around in my head, and I would love to get your input!
What do you think about this topic, and what else should I be thinking about? Let me know by emailing AfroDaddyCT@gmail.com.
You can also message me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/afrodaddyct
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Who knows more about parenting...two normal dads or Google?
To help me answer that question, I enlisted the help of comedian Liam Bento. We took the internet giant head on, so listen to this episode to find out who wins!
(Just remember...95% of this episode is supposed to be a joke and SHOULD NOT be considered to be real parenting advice!)
Check out Liam's humour Instagram account Broque Brasse: https://www.instagram.com/broquebrasse
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Men can be really stupid sometimes.
Okay fine...a lot of the time.
But honestly, one of the dumbest things we do is wait until things are REALLY bad before we get any medical help or treatment. This is obviously particularly bad during a pandemic like the one we're currently experiencing.
Why do men do this, and more importantly, how do we encourage them to start caring for their health more proactively? To help me answer these questions, I was joined on this episode by The Street Doctor SA, who has had to deal with this issue quite a bit in his line of work.
Check out more of The Street Doctor SA here:
https://www.facebook.com/thestreetdoctorsa
The Street Doctor SA on Youtube
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
We flip the script in this episode!
I chatted to Grade 11 (going to Matric), Thomas, about what it is like being in high school in 2020 and coping with pandemic. Also, find out what high schoolers wished their parents knew!
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Tags: parentingadviceanxious dad
How has the pandemic affected your parenting?
We have all lived through a fairly unique time over the past few months, which has meant we've had to change how we parent.
I asked my social media followers what their experience was, and in this episode we take a look at some of the wide ranging responses we received and try to explain how some of us feel like we're better parents now...while others feel like they've dropped the ball.
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
This episode did not go as planned.
Originally, it was supposed to be our final conversation with Dad-to-be, Dayne, before his baby girl was born...but that baby girl had other ideas! So, since she came a few months early, we held off recording this until this new family had time to settle in.
In this episode Dayne and I chat about his first few months being a dad, what it's like having a child in NICU for a few weeks, and how proud he is of his burping skills - all while listening back to his voice notes of what he experienced.
Remember, you can get Dayne's expert help for your child's education here: https://edugrow.co.za/
Before you listen to this episode of A Father's Journey, make sure you know the back story by listening to episode 1 and 2!
~Listen to A Father's Journey Episode 1 Here~~Listen to A Father's Journey Episode 2 Here~
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
In this episode, I chat to Sean Loots (aka Seano), a radio presenter, podcaster, husband and father.
Sean and his wife went through (and in many ways, are still going through) the trauma of watching their young baby struggle with immense health issues - but at the same time, he had to keep up the happy, cheerful drive time radio personality.
How did he manage that, and what were the consequences to him and his family? That's what we talk about in this episode!
By the way, if you want to hear from Sean himself about his daughter's story and how here courage inspires him, listen to the Unstoppable Podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-with-sean-loots/id1505287056
https://open.spotify.com/show/6ohHJiPuZ2Mf5wZcePTa59
https://www.instagram.com/theunstoppablepod
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
It's one of the biggest financial decisions we make: What car are we going to buy?
This question becomes even harder when you have think about getting a car that works for a family. Must it be big enough to fit everyone, plus the dog? Or should it be more fuel-efficient to save money? Is reliability the most important thing to keep in mind (considering how terrible a malfunctioning car is during a school run)?
I'm really happy that I managed to get someone who I consider to be the "SA Car Guy" - Ciro De Siena from Cars.co.za.
I tapped into his car knowledge and wisdom to get all the answers parents need before they get their next car!
Check out Ciro's amazing car reviews on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Carsdotcoza
Listen to the Car.co.za Podcast, hosted by Ciro: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GS1tMrrL2T3fufOBlDVJS?si=CKchwUofRjO4RNyWqTJbAQ
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
There are many parenting experiences that I haven't had, and since I have two sons, one big one is being a father to a girl.
So to understand how having a daughter changes a man and what these dads actually think about Life, the Universe and Parenting, I chatted to two friends of mine who who are currently going through it all.
Tim Thabethe is an ex-colleague and current friend (even though he lives all the way in Bloemfontein).
Charles Gottschalk is a friend who lives up the road - his wife gives great thoughts about parenting and life along with AMAZING photographs on her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/caitlyn.anne_
Note: There is a little bit of swearing in this episode, so keep those head phones on to keep little ears from listening in.
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
We've had a few months of really intense conversations, and even though they were all really good and important, it felt like a good time to have an easy and fun conversation with the wife about some of the best questions I get for Morning Coffee Questions.
MCQ is my daily session on Instagram Stories where I answer whatever questions my followers throw at me - following me on Instagram and get in the conversation every weekday: www.instagram.com/afrodaddyct
Here are the questions we tackled in this episode of Ask AfroDaddy:
- What do you miss most about your lives pre-rona? What has changed for the better?
- What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
- How did you survive teething? When will it end?
- As a couple, have you ever travelled overseas?
- How do you guys manage your budget as a family?
- What is your favourite animation of all time?
- Favourite X-Man?
- Parenting tips for boy moms?
- What’s your take on ASMR videos?
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
~Listen to A Father's Journey Episode 1 Here~Over the coming months and years, we'll be checking with Dad-To-Be, Dayne, as he prepares for the big changes that are coming as well as dealing with the reality of fatherhood.
In this episode, we chat about pregnant wife snoring, free baby stuff and what the hell a "Poo-nami" is.
This is a going to be a mammoth series, and I hope that you will follow with us as we connect with Dayne every few months to see how he's doing!
Also, get Dayne's expert help for your child's education here: https://edugrow.co.za/
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
"My kids don't see colour!"
Um...yes they do - and if you aren't going to talk to them and teach them about race, someone or something else will.
In episode, Julie and I discuss why and how you can show your children how to engage with people that don't look like them.
Please subscribe to the website, to get all the latest AfroDaddy content and the newsletter:
www.afrodaddyonline.com
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
After last episode's discussion that focused on inclusion and diversity in the parenting blogger space, we received a lot of great feedback, but also questions from white people:
"How should I engage with POC's?"
"What can I do if I make a mistake? How do I apologise properly?"
"How can I defend myself against a claim of racism without looking moreracist?"
In this episode, Julie and I try to look at the bigger issues that feed into these questions, and give a bit of practical advice to help us all engage with these conversations better!
Please subscribe to the website, to get all the latest AfroDaddy content and the newsletter:
www.afrodaddyonline.com
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Over the past few weeks, the conversation focusing on the inequalities in the blogging and influencer industry in SA has started to heat up.
Obviously, this isn't a new issue, and this isn't the first time people have tried to raise it, but since people are starting to listen, I thought that it would be a good idea to add my voice and support to the many POCs who have been talking and working to make this space better for all of us.
This episode is the audio from the live video conversation that I hosted this weekend. A lot of good stuff came out, and I was blown away by the support and engagement it received!
Take a listen, and please feel free to give me your feedback.
Please subscribe to the website, to get all the latest AfroDaddy content and the newsletter:
www.afrodaddyonline.com
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
In this episode, I was joined by Professor Kopano Ratele, a South African psychologist and men and masculinities studies scholar.
We discussed how we arrived at the current Gender Based Violence crisis, where the real problem is, and how we as men and fathers can start to make changes not just in society, but in ourselves.
You can connect with the Professor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KopanoRatele
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Parenting is hard enough, but when you throw in the anxiety that comes from months of bad news from around the world, life can feel totally overwhelming.
In this episode, I chat to Africa News Agency's Chief Content Officer and Editor, Lance Witten. This father to 3 has to juggle many balls in his life and work, and unlike the rest of us, he can't turn off the news whenever it gets too hectic!
We chatted about his life and coping mechanisms we can all use when life gets too big. What tricks and tips do you have?
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
"A lot of men I come across struggle with their own dad relationships - no matter how popular, no matter how powerful, no matter how successful...many of us carry this image of our dad that occasionally pops up and makes us ask the question 'Would my dad be proud of me?'"
Mahlatse Mashua is person who I met last year, and who immediately impressed me with his deep understand and experience with issues concerning parenting and fatherhood. He spends much of his very busy life counselling and meeting with dads...some of whom are famous for a variety of reasons.
We discussed general issues of fatherhood, life in lock down, and what all dads have in common.
~Please take a moment to subscribe and rate this podcast~
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
This year's Mother's Day is going to be...unique (to put it mildly). If you normally use days like these to show extra love, respect and appreciation for the moms in your life while also gathering with your family, COVID-19 is really going to push you out of your comfort zone.
So, what can you do instead? Julie and I talk about some great...and not so great...ideas to celebrate this Sunday!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Welcome to the first episode of A Father's Journey.
Over the coming months and years, we'll be checking with Dad-To-Be, Dayne, as he prepares for the big changes that are coming as well as dealing with the reality of fatherhood.
This is a going to be a mammoth series, and I hope that you will follow with us as we connect with Dayne every few months to see how he's doing!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
How are you coping with the COVID-19 Lock Down?
This is what I wanted to find out from a bunch of people who I follow online (and one who I live with), so that's what I did!
In this episode, I chatted to:
Sam and Charlene from The Great Equalizer Podcast
Brandon, fan of AfroDaddy
Brett Fish Anderson, Blogger
The Don Father, Blogger
Julie (my wonderful wife)
Yup, this episode is a bit longer than usual, but think of it more like 5 separate conversations. I really felt like it was important to check in with these guys and gals - not just for them, but for me too. I think that you'll find that their experiences might just match your own - because we're all going through this.
The reality is that this is a scary time for all of us, and we need to check in with each other and have honest conversations if we're going to get through this.
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
What do you do when you've been self-isolating for over a week, and all your potential guests are in the psychological torture known as the country wide lock down?
Add to that the fact that you have two bored pre-schoolers...
Well, I killed two birds with one stone by interviewing Liam and Eli for this episode!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
In this episode, I chatted to my brother, Keno - who is better known (to Julie's single friends) as The Single Surgeon.
Yup, he's a doctor who's currently working in England. We chatted about the virus, obviously, but also about what it's like working as a doctor in another country right now.
Plus...I let him tell ONE embarrassing story about me as a child. Just one. That's all you get.
So you'll get to know a bit about me and a LOT about our responses to COVID-19...
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
So...what's it like actually being a man who teaches young children?
In the last episode, we discussed why it is important and valuable to have men in caring and early educational roles, so in this episode, I thought it would be a good idea to chat to three men who have either done exactly that, or are currently doing it.
My main guest Wessel Van Den Berg, the Children’s Rights and Positive Parenting unit manager at Sonke Gender Justice. Read more about him and Sonke Gender Justice here.
I'd love to hear you opinions on this one! Please send your comments to afrodaddyct@gmail.com, or message me on the website.
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Would you be fine if your child's pre-school or after-care teacher was a man?
I chatted to Kwanda Ndoda, Innovation Manager in the "All Children on Track" portfolio. at the DG Murray Trust, who released a paper looking at why and how men should be taking more positions as Early Childhood Educators and carers.
I'd love to hear you opinions on this one! Please send your comments to afrodaddyct@gmail.com, or message me on the website.
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
Hey dad! Did you know you have a superpower?
Yup, I'm talking to you!
At least, that's what this episode guest says - and she has the research to back herself up.
Celeste Myburgh is a Registered Counsellor and Psychometrist who wants to help dads realise how important they are to unlocking their child's readiness for school (and life, in general).
Listen to how she uses Lego sessions to help fathers understand their own history, and how that affects their parenting style - and how you can get involved too!
Spritely Dads Freebie: School readiness guide for Dads: https://www.subscribepage.com/SpritelyDads
Spritely on Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/spritelycoza/
Facebook Group where the fun stuff happens: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DedicatedDadsThrivingKids/
Get on the waitlist - Membership: https://www.subscribepage.com/SpritelyDadsMembership
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
What happens when 3 comedians all have their first kids in the space of a few weeks?
A brilliant, parenting-focused comedy show, obviously!
I sat down with 2 of the 3 comedians who will be performing in Dumb And Disorderly (D.A.D.), the show that's kicking off the 2020 Mother City Comedy Festival.
We chatted about how they coped with discovering they were going to be dads, how they dealt with the birth, and how fatherhood is them treating now.
Get your tickets for the show, taking place on 11 February, right here: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Seating.aspx?itemid=1496604365
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
How does becoming a father change your life?
Obviously it changes your day to day schedule, but what about the big things like what you prioritize, what brings you joy and what keep you up at night?
That is just some of things we chatted about in this episode of Ask AfroDaddy. Phil Black and I got into it about friends who don't have kids, what it's like being one of the few stay at home dads we know, and how terrifying it is to cut your baby's nails.
See more of Phill's stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/iamphillblack
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
"One thing I decided from the get go was that I can't breast feed"
I've wanted to get this man on the podcast for a while, so I was super excited to be joined by Cape Town Comedy Legend, Stuart Taylor, in this episode!
I got his perspectives on how his career affected his parenting (and vice versa), being "that" dad at your child's sports day, being told that his son is on the Autism spectrum and, of course, comedy.
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Subscribe to www.afrodaddyonline.com to get more AfroDaddy goodness.
When I invited Gasant Abarder (Journalist, News Editor and currently UWC Media Manager) to the podcast to talk about Parenting Guilt, I assumed he would give me loads of ways to avoid feeling like a bad dad.
To be honest, he definitely did that...but he also explained why that guilty feeling can actually make you a better parent.
Don't forget to subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy wherever you listen to podcasts as well as on www.afrodaddyonline.com.
When you think back to your childhood, and then compare it to your kids lives, what are the big differences?
In this episode, we talk about all the examples you gave us on social media, like all the TV shows they'll never watch (remember Continuity Presenters like Graeme Richards?)
Don't forget to subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy wherever you listen to podcasts as well as on www.afrodaddyonline.com.
Please rate and review this podcast, and share it with your friends!
Subscribe to Ask AfroDaddy:
- Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonApplePodcasts
- Google Podcasts: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonGooglePodcasts
- Spotify: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonSpotify
- Stitcher: bit.ly/AskAfroDaddyonStitcher
This conversation has been a long time coming. It might not be a comfortable one for many of us.
Why does there always seem to be a push back when people of colour, especially those who have been adopted, talk about the reality of what they experience honestly? And why it seems that often those negative responses comes from white adoptive parents?
We need to have honest conversations about how race affects our lives, especially as parents - to help us do that we are joined by Dani Moosajie, Director of Arise and Thola Antamu, Founder of Adoptee Spaces South Africa.
Find out more about their work here:
Arise:
https://arisefamily.org/
https://www.facebook.com/AriseFamilySA/
Thola Antamu - Empowerment Practitioner:
https://tholaantamu.com/
Adoptee Spaces South Africa
https://www.facebook.com/adopteespacessa/
It's almost the end of Women's Month here in SA, so we decided it's a good time to discuss how dads and moms should think and talk about women's issues, rights and feminism with their kids - especially their boy children.
(As always, we started this podcast by finishing the sentence "I'm a good parent, but...")
How are you teaching your kids about what Women's Month is all about - and how does it affect the way you behave as a family? I would love to get your input! Email your thoughts to AfroDaddyCT@gmail.com, or connect with me on the Website, Facebook Page or Instagram.
In this episode, Julie reveals what it's like to be married to someone who purposefully puts himself and his family in the public eye, and how she's dealt with all the ups and downs that come with that life.
(She also makes it VERY clear where she wants to go on holiday)
We also chatted about the "Blogger Drama" that's slowly heating up right now. Here's the short version: everyone is upset with each other. Except me! Here's how I keep AfroDaddy going through the drama.
Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review and rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher!
You did all the reading, watch all the documentaries, spoke to all the old folk - you were prepared as anyone could be...
And then you became a parent and you discovered that it could still catch you by surprise. Sound familiar?
In this episode we talk about the ways that becoming a parent has caught us off guard - and we included a bunch of your social media posts too!
[This episode is sponsored by the Lego Foundation]
It's play time!
Back in the day, there were two things we used to do at school: we would learn, and then when we had a break, we would play. But now more and more experts are proving that play and learning are completely intertwined - and a lot of that has to happen at home too!
This episode focuses on why it's important, and but also sometimes really hard, to play with your kids.
Who knows more about parenting? The mighty search engine we call Google, or two dads with only their own, limited experiences of fatherhood?
For this special Father's Day Edition of Ask AfroDaddy, I was joined by my friend, Tristan, and together we took on the questions you told us you recently asked Google. Listen to the podcast to find out how we did!
Get more AfroDaddy awesomeness here: www.afrodaddyonline.com
Today's guest has almost 50 years of parenting under belt, and I know (from personal experience) that she has a lot of knowledge that we can tap into!
That's right, this special Mother's Day episode of Ask AfroDaddy features my mom! She joined me in our attempts to answer your questions about Life, the Universe and Parenting!
Get more AfroDaddy awesomeness here: www.afrodaddyonline.com
A miracle happened this weekend: Our boys slept over at their grandparents. Not just that, but it was an unplanned event, which meant that we hadn't organised it for a specific reason (like a wedding or work thing) - so we had a whole 24 hours to ourselves.
But that left us with a question: What do parents actually do when they are kid free for a day?Here are some of the ideas we got with some help from you on social media!
(This episode is brought to you by Cool Kids Cabs - click here to find out how to get the safest transport possible for your children: http://bit.ly/2PfMmIn)
In this episode of Ask AfroDaddy, we are fighting all the negativity!
Yes, being a parent is hard - but that isn't the whole story, so we spent some time looking at all the ways being a mom and dad is really, REALLY great.
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
What if you could go back into time and give yourself one piece of advice about parenting before you became a parent?
What would that piece of advice be?
That's the question we explored in this episode of the Ask AfroDaddy Podcast - with a lot of help from you on social media!
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
In this episode we take a look at an incredibly important, but way too often overlooked, time of parenting: Parental Leave.
Go to the Patreon page to read the article mentioned at the end of the episode.
We also take a look at what you had to say about the subject on social media!
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
This is a special Valentine's Day Episode where we focus on keeping the romance alive after the kids arrive...and how to deal with it when you don't.
We also take a look at what you had to say about the subject on social media!
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Ask AfroDaddy is the podcast where we answer your questions about Life, the Universe and Parenting!
This episode we focus on maintaining discipline in your home - how to not to do it, things to think about and just how annoying little can be.
We also take a look at what you had to say about the subject on social media!
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Ask AfroDaddy is the podcast where we answer your questions about Life, the Universe and Parenting!
In this episode, we talk about all the anxiety that happens when you start to think about your kids' education.
And by "talk about", we actually mean, "argue about".
We also take a look at what you had to say about the subject on social media!
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Ask AfroDaddy is the podcast where we answer your questions about Life, the Universe and Parenting!
Questions in this episode:
- How do I tell my kids to get off the PC without being rude?
- How can I get my co-worker to stop talking about her daughter?
- I haven't introduced myself to my colleague after a few months. What do I do now?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
This is a very special episode:
For the first time ever, we recorded Ask AfroDaddy in front of a live audience!
Julie and I sat down in front of the guests at the Huggies' Experts Lounge at the MamaMagic Baby Expo. We took questions from the audience...so we REALLY had to be on our toes.
Some of the questions include:
- My mother-in-law says I'll spoil my infant by holding him too much. Is this true?
- Do I really need to separate my whites from my darks when I do laundry?
- Should I keep all of my child’s ‘art’?
- Are baby showers just for the ladies or are guys at it also?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
This week features a special guest: Kenny van Rensburg!
Questions in this Episode:
- Should I throw my kids toys away if they're refusing to pick them up or if they don't take care of their stuff?
- My family are criticising me for throwing a first birthday party for my little girl. Am I crazy for wanting to celebrate this day?
- How should I deal with people blocking your view and breaking the rules at the theater by not sitting in their assigned seats?
- My wife is doing something I have always dreamed of doing. How can I stop myself from feeling jealous?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
How should I act when people bring their babies to work?
How do I tell my chivalrous colleague he makes me uncomfortable?
What's the best way to fairly deal with splitting Christmas across families?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
How would you punish your 17 year old daughter if she dyed her hair without your permission?
How do I remind a colleague to do her tasks but without coming across as rude, impatient or passive aggressive?
How can I help my overspending younger brother to stop relying on me financially?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon and get great rewards! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
My 6 year old daughter insists on wearing her purple skirt with her orange shirt and brown boots. What do I do?
My kids don't believe in Santa. What do I say to people who ask them if they are excited for him to come?
How do I tell my smell room mate to take a shower?
How can I tell non-parents they just don't understand, and when they are a parent they will get it...without being "that guy"?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon and get great rewards! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
This episode features the special guest host Al Postman!
Questions in this Episode?
- What should I do when someone tells me to smile when I don't feel like smiling?
- How do I avoid personal questions from my colleagues?
- Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
- How can I invite my friends for dinner but tell them to leave the kids at home?
- Who should be allowed in our delivery room?
- How do I refuse shaking people's hands?
- How do I stop people asking me for technical help?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
- How do I tell someone that they can't hold my baby?
- How do I tell a female friend that her swimsuit is see-through?
- What should I say to people who ask me how much I earn?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
In this Father's Day episode, AfroDaddy was joined by Brad Kirsten and Tim Thabethe - two radio personalities who value their roles as dads above pretty much everything else!
Questions in this Episode:
- What do dads really think about receiving socks and mugs as gifts?
- How can I effectively and politely start a conversation with this girl who's sitting next to me and wearing headphones?
- Can I correct other people’s kids in front of them?
- What would you advise is the best way to make sure you prioritize your wife, children, friends and family as well as work and still find some time for oneself?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
- Do I measure my success as a parent by the quality of the relationship, or by how effectively I can control my child?
- How do I get my friends and family to stop asking questions about when my girlfriend and I are going to get married?
- Can I correct other people’s kids in front of them?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon and get some great rewards! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
- Ask you wife why she sabotaged my first work day by making me stay up all night last night watching Netflix. Not cool!
- Can you teach me to insta-tweet-face better?
- What is the best way to get our kids involved with community/charity work without exposing them too much to cruelty of life?
- What to do if you are accidentally following someone?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon and get some great rewards! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
- Should I be doing more or less studying of all the parenting books before my kids arrives?
- Have you ever experienced real grief/depression after family vacation?
- What's a good gift to get new parents?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon and get some great rewards! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
If you could switch bodies for a day, what tips would you give each other to deal with the other person's body stuff?
How do I stop my kids from hitting each other?
How and when should I talk to my kids about sex?
Support AfroDaddy on Patreon! Check out www.patreon.com/afrodaddy
Questions in this Episode:
How can I gracefully decline a ride from a friend
Bedtimes and allowance for a 14 year old - is it old fashioned or unusual?
How do I or my husband tell my mother in law she smells?
Politely telling someone a claim they shared on social media is false?
How to stop dad from telling the same jokes again and again?
Questions in this Episode:
My kids are always fighting! How do I deal with sibling rivalry?
If you weren’t scared what would you do?
How do I politely ask my wife to stop buying shoes?
Questions in this Episode:
I can't get my husband more involved in caring for our 6-month-old son, and I want his help. What can we do?
What do you dislike but have no good reason for disliking?
What should I get a tattoo of?
Just what exactly is the allure of Thomas the Tank Engine?
Questions in this Episode:
My mother-in-law says I'll spoil my infant by holding him too much. Is this true?
Is my kid someday gonna realize I’m not completely sure of what I’m doing?
Is Sophie the Giraffe secretly flavored with crack?
My daughter doesn't like to take a bath and gets very upset. She is 3 months old. A friend told me that maybe breastfeeding her while take a bath might work. Have you ever tried this?
Questions in this episode:
Sleep!! Your best sleep tips to get my 3 year to actually sleep.
What’s the first “best moment” that pops into your head when you think of your kids?
You get put in charge of date night what do you plan for afro mommy?
What is the biggest lesson you have learned since becoming a parent.
Send your questions for the next episode to afrodaddyct@gmail.com
Questions in this episode:
Why doesn't your family move to Johannesburg? Why do parents always speak to their children in baby language? What would you do if you won the lottery? Do you men get turned on by public breastfeeding?
Send your questions for the next episode to afrodaddyct@gmail.com
Questions in this episode: How many times do you have to wear a shoe before it becomes comfortable? Which social media platform is the best? If could go to any country for 6 months, which would it be? What about emigrating? When do you start feeding your baby solids? How do you maintain the afro? What do you most agree and disagree on when it comes to parenting?
Questions in this episode: Are you an easy person to live with? What terrifies you the most about being a parent? How long can you keep leftovers in the fridge? What stuff do you need to buy before your new child arrives?
Questions for this episode:
How do you cope with two toddlers? Who does your hair? Should I support my child's ambition to be a pro-gamer? What is your message for a "fatherless SA"? Tips for flying alone with four small children Can you use your hair as a pillow? How do you wake up one day and decide you want to have a child? How do dads deal with the lack of sleep?
Questions in this episode:
What is your life goal? What about co-sleeping? To spank or not to spank? Do you kiss your kids on the lips? What makes you proud of your boys? How can men honour Women's Day?
This episode's questions:
How do dads deal with the lack of sleep? How can you become more patient? Dealing with post-natal depression in fathers. What time do you go to bed and wake up in the morning? Should parents give each other a pass to go out occasionally?